The Birkerød Kammermusikforening presents an exquisite series of musical events at MantziusLive, showcasing the brilliance of chamber music and solo performances. From the harmonious Trio con Brio Copenhagen, featuring sisters Soo-Jin and Soo-Kyung Hong, to the world-renowned pianist István Székely, and solo violinist Anna Agafia Svideniouk Egholm, this series promises a melodious journey. Culminating in the May Festival, this celebration of music is set to enchant audiences with its rich tapestry of performances and vibrant cultural atmosphere.

Birkerød's Musical Extravaganza: A Symphony of Strings and Keys

The Birkerød Kammermusikforening presents an inspiring series of events at MantziusLive in Birkerød, Denmark, featuring internationally acclaimed artists István Székely and Anna Agafia. István brings his profound piano expertise while Anna showcases her remarkable violin skills, including a performance of Bach's Partita for Violin No. 2. The May Festival rounds off these cultural offerings with a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community. Dive into these events to uncover the rich narratives and artistic brilliance that define them.

Celebrating Musical Mastery: A Spotlight on István Székely, Anna Agafia, and the May Festival

Experience the musical brilliance of piano virtuoso István Székely and violin prodigy Anna Agafia Svideniouk Egholm in a series of enchanting concerts organized by Birkerød Kammermusikforening. Set in the beautiful MantziusLive venue in Birkerød, Denmark, these events promise to captivate audiences with performances that span continents and centuries, culminating in the vibrant May Festival. Join us on this musical odyssey, where tradition meets innovation, and individual artistry shines through.

A Musical Journey: Celebrating the Artistry of István Székely and Anna Agafia

Trio con Brio has been beloved guests at Birkam's concerts for many years. The ensemble was founded in Vienna during the three musicians' stay there in 1999, but is now based in Copenhagen. The trio consists of sisters Soo-Jin Hong, violinist, and Soo-Kyung Hong, cellist, both born in South Korea.

Trio with Brio Copenhagen

MantziusLive

CARION is a Danish/Swedish/Latvian wind quintet, which is both well-founded in the traditional classical wind quintet repertoire, but has also achieved enthusiastic reviews for their performances of lesser-known and newer repertoire within the wind quintet genre in many places in Europe, the USA, and Brazil. The quintet has collaborated with contemporary composers such as Jeppe Just, Renate Stivrina, Andris Szenitis, Britta Byström and Anders Nordentoft.

CARION Wind Quintet

All 4 members of the quartet have studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, and after the founding of the quartet in 2007, have had Professor Tim Frederiksen as their mentor for several years.

Nightingale String Quartet

Andreas Brantelid is a Danish-Swedish cellist. He began playing the cello at the age of 4 with his father as a teacher, and had his debut concert with the Royal Danish Orchestra at the age of 14, playing Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto. In 2006, he won the Eurovision Song Contest for Young Soloists representing Sweden.

Andreas Brantelid & Christian Ihle Hadland

The Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra's Cello Ensemble began its activities in 2013 and consists of the orchestra's international cellists from Denmark, Germany, Austria, Turkey, Korea, Japan and Australia.

DR Symphony Orchestra's Cello Ensemble

István Székely, born in Hungary, is now a professor at the Katarina Gurska Superior Conservatory in Madrid and at the Franz Liszt Center for Special Talents in La Nurcia, Spain. He is a concert pianist and internationally renowned teacher who has given masterclasses in Budapest, the World Teachers' Conference in Novi Sad, Serbia, at the Katarina Gurska Conservatory, at the Forum Musikae in Madrid, as well as at many other international piano festivals in both the South American continent (especially Columbia), in North America and in all corners of Europe. He has played solo concerts at countless European chamber music festivals.

István Székely, piano

As a violinist, Anna has already participated in DR's TV competitions for children's soloists as a child. Anna studied her bachelor's degree at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen with Alexandre Zapolski and then went to Lausanne in Switzerland, where she attended a soloist master's degree. From September 2019, she will be attending the soloist class with Professor Tim Frederiksen.

Anna Agafia Svideniouk Egholm, solo violin

The festival is held in the Mantzius Cultural Center with a concert hall, foyer, outdoor areas and in Restaurant Mantzius.

Birkerød Kammermusikforening

Mar 10, 2026

István Székely, piano

Apr 8, 2026

Anna Agafia Svideniouk Egholm, solo violin

8 - 10 May, 2026

May Festival

Feb 2, 2026

Trio with Brio Copenhagen

Dec 2, 2025

CARION Wind Quintet

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