Luisi stays until 2032, ten from Det Kongelige Kapel stranded and La Scala goes free
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Live Klassisk4 min read|6. September 2026
Fabio Luisi has extended his contract as chief conductor of DR Symfoniorkestret to 2032, which secures the orchestra continued strong musical leadership. This marks an important milestone for both Luisi and the orchestra, which have had a fruitful collaboration for more than a decade.
Fabio Luisi continues with DR Symfoniorkestret
Fabio Luisi has extended his contract as chief conductor of DR Symfoniorkestret until the summer of 2032. Since his appointment, Luisi and the orchestra have carried out many exciting projects, including recordings of works by Carl Nielsen and Scriabin. Their latest project is a series of Schoenberg's orchestral works, of which the first release, 'Verklärte Nacht', was launched on the composer's 150th birthday. Luisi's extension ensures continuity in the orchestra's development, and his focus on beauty of sound and phrasing has helped shape the orchestra's musical profile. The extension is celebrated at the season opening on 3 September with Mahler's Fourth Symphony. So writes Magasinet KLASSISK.
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Kongelige Kapel in flight chaos before Switzerland concert
Musicians from Det Kongelige Kapel experienced travel problems when ten of them were denied boarding on a KLM flight because of a lack of space for their instruments. This happened during their tour to Switzerland, where they were to perform at the Menuhin Festival in Gstaad. The problem arose after a successful concert in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, and the musicians left behind were not rebooked to Zürich until the following day. As a result, the rest of the orchestra had to play the first part of the concert without them. KLM has since stated that the instruments were directed to the cargo hold, which the musicians refused. So writes Magasinet KLASSISK.
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Sofie Lund wins Aalborg Opera Prize
The 29-year-old soprano Sofie Lund has received the Aalborg Opera Prize at Nordjyske Operadage. The prize, which includes a grant from Det Obelske Familiefond and a concert with Aalborg Symfoniorkester, was presented at a ceremony in Musikkens Hus in Aalborg. Lund, who trained at Operaakademiet in Copenhagen and the Royal College of Music in London, has previously received a talent prize at the Copenhagen Opera Festival in 2024. Musikkens Hus describes her as a soprano with a warm tone, sublime technique and a strong stage presence. So writes Magasinet KLASSISK.
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La Scala opens up free streaming
The famous opera house La Scala in Milan has made its streaming service, LaScalaTv, freely available from 1 September 2026. Previously the service required payment, but now you can get access to an extensive catalogue of operas, ballets and concerts simply by creating a user account. The platform contains both new and historical recordings, including works by Gassmann and Mozart. La Scala plans further releases in the autumn, such as Schoenberg's 'Gurrelieder' and Wagner's 'Ragnarok'. This initiative could potentially change the accessibility of classical music for a wider audience. So writes Magasinet KLASSISK.
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New knowledge platform for Danish music life
On 7 October Musikdata.dk is launched, a new knowledge platform for Danish music life that will gather all publicly available knowledge about the music sector. The platform is designed to help musicians, policymakers and other players gain access to data and analyses that can support their work. Musikdata.dk will contain a searchable database with over 250 reports and articles about Danish music life. The launch will be marked with a presentation of the platform's functions and a report on knowledge production in the music industry. So writes Art Music Denmark.
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Morten Riis creates sustainable music
The Danish sound artist Morten Riis has been selected for Northern Connection, a project that connects Nordic composers and ensembles. Riis will create a new work, 'Earthing', that investigates sustainable music production by using the ground as an energy source and a sonic partner. The work will be premiered at the Musica nova Festival in Helsinki in February 2027, with subsequent performances in Denmark. Northern Connection is a collaboration between organisations from Finland, Norway, Scotland and Denmark. So writes Art Music Denmark.
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Maiken Vibe Bauer explores bird voices
Maiken Vibe Bauer has been selected for a residency at Notam in 2027, where she will develop her multichannel sound work 'KOR FOR FUGLE'. The work is based on 33 years of bird counts from Copenhagen's coastal areas and an archive of bird voices. Bauer will investigate how ecological change can be experienced through sound, and how the tension between data and concrete sound can create new compositional forms. Notam is a Norwegian centre for music and technology that supports the development of new technological solutions for artists. So writes Art Music Denmark.
Source: Art Music Denmark