Per 1/1-2025
Flute: Svend Melbye
Clarinet: Frederik Frisk von Würden (maternity leave until January 2026)
Substitute on clarinet until January 2026: Katrin Mathiesen
Bassoon: Gunnar Eckhoff
Harp: Mette Franck
Piano: Elias Holm
Violin: (vacant)
Viola: Piotr Zelazny
Cello: Tobias Lautrup
After studying at the Danish Technical University and later Musicology at the University of Copenhagen, Svend began at a relatively late age (26) at the Conservatory in Copenhagen in 1985 along with a period of study in London with Prof. Susan Milan in 1987. After studying primarily with Toke Lund Christiansen, he graduated in 1988 and had his debut concerto on both traverse / baroque flute and modern flute in 1990. Concurrent studies and graduation from the Royal Academy of Music in London with Prof. Sebastian Bell on modern flute and with Prof. Lisa Beznosiuk on traverse flute.
Plays both traditional silver flute and with great enthusiasm also modern flute in wood.
I had played recorder and later trumpet as a child, but did not play in high school. My parents gave me a transverse flute as a student gift, and then I got started with it!
A traditional Christmas concert with the Chamber Choir Hymnia (which I co-founded) in Søborg Church in the late 80s. The atmosphere was magical, the music lifted "by itself", and an angel walked through the room.
The variety of work; closeness to our audience; our ability to influence the ensemble's activities on many levels as well as the constantly changing working hours - in some periods it is very busy and at other times there is a little more freedom.
Probably an engineer - or maybe a doctor.
I am developing on this website…
In addition, I play tennis - as much as time allows and my body can hold on! I love bird watching and often enjoy a kayak ride in the waters north of Lolland when the weather is right.
Various DIY tasks also fill in my spare time.
Born in 1990 and grew up in the Copenhagen area. Started in 2001 in Tivoligarden and is educated at conservatories in Copenhagen and Los Angeles. In addition, courses in Sweden, Spain, France and Finland. In 2015 won a job at Livgardens Music Corps.
Founder of Allerød Concert Association and the Copenhagen Clarinet Trio, which he has with cellist Theodor Lyngstad from CPH Phil and pianist Petya Hristova.
As a boy I had a dream of becoming an actor. After unsuccessful auditions, I had a good friend who was in Tivoli Gardens, and here he had to walk with a torch in a performance at Det Kgl. Theater. So that was my path to a great acting career!
However, I had to go straight into Tivoli Gardens and in that connection I had to play an instrument. He had played the clarinet himself, but had switched to the bassoon, so I asked him what I should play.
He promptly said clarinet – because it is much easier than bassoon.
There are many, but to name a few was Shostakovich's 7th symphony with the recently deceased Yuri Termikanov and the DR Symphony Orchestra. I have always loved the grandeur of the symphony and its huge crescendi and quiet introspection was fantastic to experience from the middle of the orchestra.
As a listener, one of my greatest experiences recently was an acoustic solo concert with Lydmor in Blågård church in Nørrebro. There was a completely unique atmosphere of 200 people quietly immersing themselves in the music and the stories.
Chamber music, that you can create the music together and the great flexibility in the way you work together. The proximity and communication of all the wonderful music to the audience is also a big part.
Bus driver - when I was little. Today maybe something with society. Preferably something where you can sleep for a long time.
I really like cooking, reading a good book and walking with my little dog Else. All three things together with my beautiful girlfriend.
Also love to play a computer game that is at least 10 years old.
Comes from Stavanger in Norway. Born 1966. Educated at Malmö Academy of Music in Sweden on bassoon. Also plays the contra-bass clarinet.
I started playing the clarinet when I was 10 years old. And switched to bassoon when I was 11.
When, as a 14-year-old, I was allowed to play the bassoon solo in Stravinsky's "The Firebird" in the youth orchestra in Stavanger - and was praised by my teacher.
Chamber music and the connection with the audience.
Marin kolygrafist
Looking at a wall.
Diploma from the Royal Danish Academy of Music in 1991, as a student of Sonja Gislinge.
Overseas study with Catherine Michel, Paris in 1990 and masterclasses with Susan McDonald among others during her time as a student.
After playing recorder and piano (with my grandmother) for several years, when I was about 11 years old, there came an opportunity to become a guinea pig on an Irish harp for a music education student at the conservatory. After two years, my teacher graduated, but I got stuck and continued with the associate professor at the conservatory, Inga Graae. While I was a rabbit, I was allowed to practice the conservatory harp until my parents decided to buy me an instrument. With S-train from Brede to Copenhagen several times a week to practice + once for teaching. I must have wanted it ;-)
There are many, but I remember the silence, which lasted indefinitely, after the last note in Mahler's 6symf, with DRSO and Herbert Blomstedt. It was supernatural. The applause erupted afterwards, but all the musicians went home quietly, with a special feeling inside.
And as an audience, I will never forget Andras Schiff in Fuglsangs sal. I sat right behind him, and could see his fingers flying over the keys. I can still feel the music.
As a harpist, I have the most wonderful job in the world. I make a living playing chamber music, something other harpists struggle to be allowed to do, but in addition it must be able to bring joy to other people, by “just” playing music. We do what we love to do and people get happy.
What's not to like !!
Ballet dancer, but it must be in another life…
I love spending time with other, and especially with my family. In addition, my garden is a really good friend that I like to spend many hours in when my fingers can otherwise handle it. It's pure therapy to root in the ground, and I absolutely love flowers!
Pianist Elias Holm has established himself as one of the most interesting and promising younger names on the Danish classical music scene, known as a versatile and passionate musician who, with great enthusiasm and imagination, throws himself into solo, chamber music and song projects with a repertoire that extends from the early Baroque to completely new music.
Elias Holm studies in the soloist class at the Royal Danish Academy of Music with Prof. Jens Elvekjær. He has previously studied with Tove Lønskov, Amalie Malling and at the Universität der Künste in Berlin with Prof. Klaus Hellwig. In addition, private lessons with the world-renowned pianist Maria João Pires in her home in Portugal. Elias has distinguished himself at several Danish and international competitions, most recently in the P2 Chamber Music Competition 2023 and in the Copenhagen Lied-Duo Competition 2019.
I started playing the piano when I was 6 years old and have loved it (almost non-stop) ever since! I grew up in a home with many musicians, so it was natural to start with an instrument. Luckily, it was the piano.
My best musical memories come from experiences where I have felt completely free in the music. I experience this especially when I play with people I feel close to both musically and personally.
I especially appreciate the camaraderie! The job of a pianist can be incredibly lonely – it's not like that as a pianist in the Danish Chamber Players.
Unemployed. I only have a 9th grade diploma...
I spend time with my family (my girlfriend, my daughter and soon a son too) and with my friends. At the moment there is not really time to do anything else…
Born in Kraków – old royal city in Poland. Began to play the violin here, later the viola. Graduated from the Music Academy in 1987. In 1984 received 4th prize in Poland's Viola Competition. Thanks to a scholarship, he was able to study further at the Menuhin Academy in Switzerland with Alberto Lysy and later in Berlin with the legendary (in the viola world...) Bruno Giuranna. Stopped studying (but not practicing!) in 1991. Before coming to Denmark, he was solo violist in the Chamber Orchestra "Capella Cracoviensis" in Krakow.
One day my big brother (by the way, a great musical talent; can play anything!) Came home with a violin. I started playing it when I was 13 years old. 4 years later I started on viola.
At Menuhin Academy we were on tour with Sir Yehudi Menuhin, he was 80 years old, but it was absolutely fantastic. Another memory comes from a masterclass with Igor Ojstrakh who told about his father David and the greatest composers he has met - Shostakovich, Prokofiev. I also have fond memories of hours with Giuranna.
Varied tasks, and concert programs that require me to stay in shape. I love when we get programs with assistants on so we can play with other amazing musicians.
Actor, I think.
When I am not playing or thinking / seeking out new programs (I sit on the ensemble's Program Committee) I like fishing, rowing in a kayak (luckily the two things can be done at the same time), brewing wine on different berries, baking bread, practicing goyu ryu karate and winter baths.
Educated in Aarhus and Berlin. Outgoing and versatile musician who from an early age has been in demand as both soloist and chamber musician, which has brought him far and wide.
When I was 8, my parents asked if I would play an instrument. Both my sister and my brother were already well on their way to becoming skilled violinists - so at least I didn't play the violin! So it became cello, which I have not regretted.
When I was studying in Berlin and was at a concert with the Berlin Philharmonic. They played Mahler's 5th Symphony. When they reached the 4th movement, I sat with tears in my eyes, holding the woman I have since married. I will never forget that.
I have the best colleagues in the world. In addition, it's cool to be a small ensemble playing great music.
Archaeologist. Until I grew up. Then I would rather be an IT millionaire. But I have gone a little away from that again.
I have two lovely children who take up most of my free time. But we have still acquired a garden plot south of Køge, where we play the small house on the prairie. We built the house ourselves and it's fun.
