Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen

Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen is one of the leading Danish new music ensembles. The ensemble performs in concerts and opera productions, at festivals and on international tours. Since its foundation in 1990 Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen has performed around 700 works, many of which in first performances. Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen has collaborated with prominent soloists, conductors and composers, including Steve Reich, Per Nørgård, Heiner Goebbels, Poul Ruders, Arvo Pärt, David Lang, Christian ­Lindberg, Reinbert de Leeuw, ­Thomas Adès, Ilan Volkov, Paul Hillier, George Benjamin, Phil­ippe Leroux, and Pierre‑­André ­Valade.

In the fall of 2013, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen launched “Brand New Tuesdays” – a series of 12 concerts featuring music by young Danish and international composers, performed in unconventional settings and in close dialogue with the audience. International cooperation is ­essential to Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen, with appearances in recent years in among other countries ­England, Monaco, the US and France. On CD, Athelas Sinfonietta Copen­hagen has released music by, among ­others, Per Nørgård, Poul ­Ruders, and Rune Glerup. Each year Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen is ensemble-in-residence at KLANG – the Copenhagen Avantgarde Music Festival.