Toke Møldrup

Hailed as ‘a star’ (The New York Times), ‘tomorrow’s man’ and even ‘a consummate perfectionist on the cello’ (Politiken), Danish cellist Toke Møldrup has performed globally for two decades, from Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall to Wigmore Hall and Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall. His innovative approach to classical music captivates audiences and attracts new listeners through concerts and social media.

Møldrup has performed with orchestras under conductors Vincent de Kort and Santtu-Matias Rouvali, and at festivals such as Bergen International Festival and Spring Arts Festival Monaco. He champions new music, and has premiered John Williams’ Cello Concerto (European premiere) and Geoffrey Gordon’s Cello Concerto (world premiere).

His recordings include Consolation with pianist Tanja Zapolski, Beethoven’s complete cello sonatas with Yaron Kohlberg, and Bach’s Six Cello Suites.

A professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Møldrup recently stepped down as principal cellist of the Copenhagen Phil to focus on concerts and his role as artistic director of the Svanekegaarden International Cello Masterclass.