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About Søren Rastogi, Piano Søren Rastogi is one of Denmark’s most versatile concert pianists. A consummate soloist and sought-after recital partner, he is a frequent guest at chamber music festivals, and together with his wife, cellist Janne Fredens, is co-artistic director of the Odsherred Kammermusikfestival. He also collaborates with the Danish National Vocal Ensemble as both pianist and musical director. Rastogi’s discography includes the world premiere recording of Klenau’s Piano Concerto (Dacapo Records), Visiting Grieg with baritone Johannes Weisser (Simax Classics) and Upheaval with Janne Fredens (OUR Recordings). Rastogi is associate professor at the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus, and serves as chairman of the jury for the Aarhus International Piano Competition.
About Andreas Brantelid, Cello Andreas Brantelid was born in Copenhagen in 1987 to Swedish/Danish parents. After receiving early tuition from his father, he made his debut as a soloist at the age of 14 with the Royal Danish Orchestra. Today, Brantelid is one of the most sought-after Scandinavian artists, winning worldwide critical acclaim for his thought-provoking interpretations, uniquely colourful sound and engaging personality. Brantelid has previously released albums on labels such as Proprius, EMI and BIS, with acclaimed releases on Naxos including Russian Tales (8.573985) and Times of Transition (8.574365). Brantelid plays the 1707 ‘Boni-Hegar’ Stradivarius, which has been made available to him by the generous support of Norwegian art collector Christen Sveaas.
Other recordings featuring Andreas Brantelid
‘Three British works with less than 10 years between them… reveals a glimmer of defiance. Rich tone and immaculate precision from Brantelid, plus finely judged accompaniment
‘Each etude is presented with awe-inspiring clarity and technical precision, tossed off with apparent ease. The result is incredibly impressive and enjoyable to listen to.’ – American Record Guide re ersDH Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music
‘[A] finely nuanced account by brilliant young Swedish-Danish cellist Andreas Brantelid, who plays throughout… with an outstanding sweetness of tone… Concerto Copenhagen, directed from the harpsichord by Lars Ulrik Mortense, accompanies stylishly.’ – BBC Music Magazine
from the orchestra and pianist Bengt Forsberg.’
– BBC Music Magazine
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