Classical musicDenmark has several classical composers and ensembles of international standard. With more than 7500 organised, professional singers, musicians, composers and conductors of the highest quality, the classical music scene has a solid foundation in Denmark. Some of the best known Danish composers include Carl Nielsen, Rued Langgaard, Per Nørgård, Bent Sørensen and Poul Ruders.
Jazz Denmark has also become internationally acclaimed within the world of jazz, with names like the bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (NHØP) and trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg. In the 1960s and 70s, the ‘Montmatre’ in Copenhagen was one of the most important jazz venues in Europe.
Contemporary Danish Pop and International SuccessDanish pop music is more popular than ever. The hugely successful band Aqua had barely disbanded before a creative twosome, the Safri Duo, drummed their way onto the international scene. The Alternative Scene In these years Denmark experiences a surge of exciting new talent fresh from the rehearsal rooms. Many of these newcomers can be experienced live at the Roskilde Festival - one of the biggest music festivals in the world.
