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  1. DK
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  2. ENG
  1. ABOUT THE AWARD
  2. THIS YEAR'S RECIPIENT
  3. THE AWARD CEREMONY
  4. CLASSIC IN THE COURTYARD
    1. Ensemble X.Audi / January 24, 7 pm
    2. Tuba in the spotlight / February 7, 7 pm
    3. The wonderful world of song / March 7, 7 pm
    4. Novo Quartet / April 4, 7 pm
  1. DK
    2. /
  2. ENG
  1. ABOUT THE AWARD
  2. THIS YEAR'S RECIPIENT
    3. Olesens Musikpris logo
  3. THE AWARD CEREMONY
  4. CLASSIC IN THE COURTYARD

THE OLESEN MUSIC AWARD

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The Olesen Music Award was established by the Erik & Susanna Olesen Foundation in collaboration with Mogens Dahl Concert Hall. Its purpose is to support the development of exceptional talent at the highest level of classical music and to help nurture the international stars of tomorrow.

Awarded for the first time in 2027, the prize is presented to young Danish or Nordic soloists or chamber ensembles who have already distinguished themselves through outstanding artistic achievements and are on the threshold of an international breakthrough.

Cellist Jonathan Swensen has been selected as the inaugural recipient of The Olesen Music Award, which will be presented at an award concert on 25 April 2027 at Mogens Dahl Concert Hall.

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“Jonathan plays with an energy, intensity and immediacy that can create those rare moments when the audience forgets time and place. ”
Award Committee motivation
“One of Denmark’s major music awards has been launched. Named the Olesen Music Award, it will award 500,000 kroner every two years to "young" musicians possessing "artistic courage, international potential, and exceptional talent."”
Kulturmonitor, Sept. 2026