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| Aalborg Symphony Orchestra | Regional orchestra founded in 1943. Symphony concerts are performed at Aalborghallen. (Website in Danish only). Danish name: Aalborg Symfoniorkester |
Resource type: Website |
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| DR Big Band | The orchestra was formed in 1964 as a radio big band for DR, Danish Broadcasting Corporation and has been counted among the international elite jazz ensembles ever since. The band gives concerts in Denmark with broadcasts in DR as well as abroad and has been presented in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, USA, and in pratically all European countries. | Resource type: Website |
| Danish National Choir / DR | Established in 1932 by the Danmarks Radio (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) to perform with Danish National Symphony Orchestra and to give concerts as an independent ensemble. Danish name: DR Radiokoret |
Resource type: Website |
| Esbjerg Ensemble | Since its foundation 36 years ago, Esbjerg Ensemble has actively promoted the music of our time as is demonstrated by the numerous works dedicated to them and the lasting relationships with composers, but the repertoire explores a wide range of repertoire from the baroque to the present. The ensemble works in a close relationship with West Jutland Academy of Music. | Resource type: Website |
| ATHELAS Sinfonietta Copenhagen | A large chamber ensemble performing mainly contemporary music. The ensemble was appointed Danish State ensemble for the period 2000-2003. The website provides information about the ensemble and its members, activities and repertory. | Resource type: Website |
| Bandlist | Information and links to hundreds of Danish soloists, folk, jazz and rock bands, etc. Including news, information about venues and events. (Website in Danish only). | Resource type: Website, News |
| FIGURA, Copenhagen Contemporary Music Ensemble | The ensemble is made up of six instrumentalists and mezzo soprano Helena Gjerris. The repertoire includes Danish commissioned works, music drama, and works by composers such as Cage, Crumb, Xenakis, etc. | Resource type: Website |
| Copenhagen Art Ensemble | The ensemble was formed in 1996 and consists of twelve musicians (and one conductor) and works in the area of new music within the field of jazz and improvisational music. | Resource type: Website |
| Vocal Group ARS NOVA | Founded in 1979, this vocal group have specialized in early and contemporary music. ARS NOVA has produced numerous recordings and has given more than a thousand concerts and broadcasts throughout the world. Danish name: Vokalgruppen Ars Nova |
Resource type: Website |
| Swinging Europe | Swinging Europe is a Danish-based international project supported by the EU Parliament and focusing on young European jazz talents. Among the activities are European Jazz Youth Orchestra (EJYO). | Resource type: Website |
| The Royal Danish Orchestra | Founded in 1448 the Royal Orchestra is the oldest orchestra in the world. It accompanies the opera and ballet performances at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, and gives a number of concerts as a symphony orchestra. Information is found on the Royal Theatre website. Danish name: Det Kongelige Kapel |
Resource type: Website |
| The Danish National Chamber Orchestra | The orchestra, founded by DR in 1939, is a small symphony orchestra with 42 musicians. Plays both popular and classical music. Danish name: DR UnderholdningsOrkestret |
Resource type: Website |
| Danish National Symphony Orchestra / DR | The DR symphony orchestra is Denmark’s premier and biggest symphony orchestra with an extensive concert, touring and recording schedule. Founded in 1925 it is one of the oldest radio symphony orchestras. From August 2004 Thomas Dausgaard, former principal guest conductor, joined the orchestra as the first Danish principal conductor ever. Danish name: DR SymfoniOrkestret |
Resource type: Website |
| Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir | Founded as the Copenhagen Boys' Choir in 1924, the choir now is affiliated with the Copenhagn Cathedral and frequently performs in Denmark and abroad. The choristers receive the vocal training at Sankt Annæ Gymnasium (St. Anne's Gymnasium), the Municipal Choir School of Copenhagen. Danish name: Københavns Drengekor |
Resource type: Website |
| Aarhus Symphony Orchestra | Regional orchestra founded in 1935 with a wide range of activities: concerts, CD recordings, touring, etc. The orchestra is based at Musikhuset Aarhus. Danish name: Aarhus Symfoniorkester |
Resource type: Website |
| Copenhagen Philharmonic | Regional orchestra giving concerts in Copenhagen and all over the island of Zealand. In the summer season the orchestra performs in the Tivoli Gardens under the name Tivoli Symphony Orchestra. (Website in Danish only). Danish name: Sjællands Symfoniorkester |
Resource type: Website |
| Odense Symphony Orchestra | Regional orchestra established in 1946. Most of the concerts are given in the Carl Nielsen Hall in Odense, but the orchestra has often been touring abroad. Organizes the Carl Nielsen International Music Competitions (violin, flute, clarinet). Danish name: Odense Symfoniorkester |
Resource type: Website |
| South Jutland Symphony Orchestra | The regional orchestra of Sønderjylland (North Schleswig) was founded in 1963. Based in Sønderborg and tours the region, including Northern Germany. (Website in Danish only). Danish name: Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester |
Resource type: Website |
| Sceneatet - Ensemble for Art and Music | The ensemble was formed in 1992 under the name Ensemble 2000 and comprises flute, clarinet, violin, cello, guitar, piano and percussion. The ensemble has premiered more than 50 works by Danish and foreign composers. | Resource type: Website |
| Danish Chamber Players | Danish Chamber Players is based in Toreby in Lolland and is one of the socalled "basic ensembles" subsidised by the Danish Arts Council's Music Committee. The ensemble works with concert performances, education, collaboration with amateur musicians, by mixing music genres and art forms and recording CDs. Danish name: Storstrøms Kammerensemble |
Resource type: Website |
| Randers Chamber Orchestra | Randers Chamber Orchestra, formed in 1945, is based in Randers, Jutland and is one of the socalled "basic ensembles" subsidised by the Danish Arts Council's Music Committee. The activities comprises classical chamber concerts, opera and operetta performances, school concerts, workshops, teaching, recordings and broadcasts. Danish name: Randers Kammerorkester |
Resource type: Website |
| Jutland Ensemble | The Jutland Ensemble is based in Skive, Jutland and is one of the socalled "basic ensembles" subsidised by the Danish Arts Council's Music Committee. The repertoire ranges from the baroque to contemporary music, and the ensemble has new works on commission each season from Danish composers. Danish name: Det Jyske Ensemble |
Resource type: Website |
| Klüvers Big Band | Klüvers Big Band was started by a group of young music students in 1977, 26 years later, still under the direction of Jens Klüver. The big band is based in Århus, Jutland and is one of the socalled "basic ensembles" subsidised by the Danish Arts Council's Music Committee. The big band has worked with an abundance of guest soloists from Denmark and abroad, and play a wide repertoire of music, with an emphasis on new big band music. | Resource type: Website |
| Ensemble MidtVest | The ensemble is based in Herning, Jutland, was established in 2002 and consists of a string quartet, a wind quintet and piano. The ensemble is one of the socalled "basic ensembles" subsidised by the Danish Arts Council's Music Committee. | Resource type: Website |
| Danish Metal | Guide to the Danish Metal scene comprising links to bands, record companies, venues, booking, studios, etc. Reviews and concert calendar. Link to the webshop Diehard. | Resource type: Website, Directory, Calendar/Events |
| Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra | The jazz/world music orchestra founded by guitarist Pierre Dørge has been around since 1980 - with some changes in the crew. With a mixture of jazz, Asian, African and European music they create their own dadaistic universe. The orchestra tours all over the world. | Resource type: Website |