JAKOB BANGSø - Nov. 25th, 2016
"Serenity and classic elegance define the style of this Danish guitarist (...)"
- Pablo Vayón, Diario de Sevilla
Award-winning classical guitarist Jakob Bangsø is quickly establishing himself as one the most engaging young instrumentalists in Denmark. A sought-after musician, he appears in solo recitals and in chamber settings in addition to frequently concertizing as an orchestral soloist. His repertoire is vast and constantly expanding and includes early music works to freshly composed music by living composers.
- Pablo Vayón, Diario de Sevilla
Award-winning classical guitarist Jakob Bangsø is quickly establishing himself as one the most engaging young instrumentalists in Denmark. A sought-after musician, he appears in solo recitals and in chamber settings in addition to frequently concertizing as an orchestral soloist. His repertoire is vast and constantly expanding and includes early music works to freshly composed music by living composers.
A top prize winner in prestigious international guitar competitions around Europe, he won the 1st Prize in the Berlin International Guitar Competition (Germany), 1st Prize at the XV Concours International de Guitare d'Antony (France), 1st Prize at the International Guitar Competition Nordhorn (Germany), 2nd Prize at the IV Concurso Internacional de Guitarra de Sevilla (Spain), 3rd Prize at the XII International Guitar Competition "José Tomás" in Petrer (Spain) among many others.
In the past few seasons, Jakob toured Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and France while enjoying a growing list of concerto engagements which include the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, the RAMA Orchestra and the Orchestre Camerata Lutécia. In April 2016, he released his first commercial solo CD on the Dutch label Samsong Productions, generously sponsored by the Maestro Series.
In the past few seasons, Jakob toured Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and France while enjoying a growing list of concerto engagements which include the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, the RAMA Orchestra and the Orchestre Camerata Lutécia. In April 2016, he released his first commercial solo CD on the Dutch label Samsong Productions, generously sponsored by the Maestro Series.
In the forthcoming season, Jakob’s busy schedule includes concerts in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands, a tour in North America, and concerto appearances with the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra and the Diamond Ensemble. In February 2017, he will premiere Wayne Siegel’s new guitar concerto at the Black Diamond (The Royal Library) in Copenhagen.
Amongst an impressive list of accolades, Jakob Bangsø was selected as the first guitarist ever to receive the Young Elite career grant from the Danish Arts Council (2015-17) and was granted the prestigious German DAAD Scholarship (2012-14). He has also garnered a number of additional honors for his work, namely the Ejnar Hansen Prize (2013), the Makwarth's Music Grant (2012) and the Thøger Rasmussen Memorial Grant (2011).
Amongst an impressive list of accolades, Jakob Bangsø was selected as the first guitarist ever to receive the Young Elite career grant from the Danish Arts Council (2015-17) and was granted the prestigious German DAAD Scholarship (2012-14). He has also garnered a number of additional honors for his work, namely the Ejnar Hansen Prize (2013), the Makwarth's Music Grant (2012) and the Thøger Rasmussen Memorial Grant (2011).
Constantly seeking to expand the classical guitar repertoire, Jakob has a special interest in contemporary music and is involved in a number of collaborative projects with composers from Denmark and abroad. Amongst the composers who have created and/or dedicated works to Jakob are Wayne Siegel (US/DK), Kaj Duncan David (DK/UK), Andreja Andric(RS), Annette Kruisbrink (NL), Alain Féron (FR), Loïc Destremau (DK/FR) and Klavs Kehlet Hansen (DK).
Jakob studied with Frederik Munk Larsen at the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus completing his Advanced Postgraduate Diploma studies ("soloist class") with honours in 2016. He also holds a Master’s degree from the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Cologne, Germany, where studied with the world-renowned guitarist Roberto Aussel.
With a strong passion for chamber music, he frequently performs as part of a handful of ensembles and musicians locally and internationally. His most frequent collaborators are soprano Anna Wierød and lutenist Mikael Christensen.
www.jakobbangsoe.dk
Jakob studied with Frederik Munk Larsen at the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus completing his Advanced Postgraduate Diploma studies ("soloist class") with honours in 2016. He also holds a Master’s degree from the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Cologne, Germany, where studied with the world-renowned guitarist Roberto Aussel.
With a strong passion for chamber music, he frequently performs as part of a handful of ensembles and musicians locally and internationally. His most frequent collaborators are soprano Anna Wierød and lutenist Mikael Christensen.
www.jakobbangsoe.dk