Biography at a glance: Concerto Copenhagen emerged in the early 1990s from Copenhagen’s vibrant early music scene. Led by artistic director Lars Ulrik Mortensen since 1999, the group champions historically informed performance with period instruments, drawing on broad repertoire from Baroque to Early Romantic periods. The ensemble has collaborated with notable conductors and soloists, and its signatures include precise phrasing, expressive tempo choices, and a bright, transparent ensemble sound.
Discography highlights: Recent award-winning releases include Muffat: Armonico Tributo (Diapason d’Or, 2022) and Champagne! The Sound of Lumbye and His Idols (P2 Album of the Year, 2023). The ensemble’s ongoing recording projects feature core Baroque masterpieces and innovative programs that illuminate 17th- and 18th-century music in fresh contexts. Upcoming releases for 2025 include Brandenburg Concertos (Organ Trio Sonatas Expanded) and Songs of Solitude.
Upcoming tour info: CoCo’s 2025 tour features flagship New York and Copenhagen engagements—Carnegie Hall on February 25, 2025; Copenhagen performances on February 8, May 24, and November 7, 2025; plus dates in Antwerp on May 31, 2025 and Elsinore’s Christmas concerts December 18–21, 2025. Events are designed to showcase their hallmark historically informed style with period instruments, bringing intimate baroque textures to large concert halls.
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