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BIO
“Many highlight the award-winning and 4-time
Danish Music Award winner Bjarke Falgren as a
fiddler who, like few others, can make his 300-yearold
gypsy violin almost speak. And like few can
bring out smiles and emotions with his expressive
playing.
A breathtaking musical mastermind with the strength and quality for an international breakthrough.
Falgren tells us something about taking care of the inner musical forces that are gently released with a sparkling, refreshing and
exuberant violin playing.
Falgren is the kind of musician you listen to with the utmost attention as he pushes the boundaries of the violin to the extreme
Bjarke tours worldwide and has released 12 albums with various projects. In addition, Bjarke writes and produces film and theater music and has taught at music conservatories in his home country Denmark and abroad.
PRIZE WINNER
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“The Ellen & Svend Asmussen Prize 2017”
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Trelleborg Foundation's Culture Prize “Grundtvig-Marie Prize” 2017.
Alexa Young, CA
There is, quite simply, a bit of magic in the air when the Danish violinist handles his old violin
“The most heartbreaking violin playing I have ever heard in rhythmic music.”
An innovative musician
who, with his own way of paying attention to every note, makes each note become a world in itself.
RELEASES
Falgren is the composer and conductor behind the releases: Bjarke Falgren & Sönke Meinen “The Circle” 2024, Bjarke Falgren “Origin”, Bjarke Falgren & Sönke Meinen “Postcard to Self 2018”, “Hot N Spicy + One” 2017, World On A String “Seasons” 2017, Hot N Spicy “Live Oslo Concert Hall” 2013. Små Oaser “Små Oaser” 2012, Falgren Busk Duo “Duet” 2010, Hot N Spicy “Female Intuition” 2009, World On A String “Second Outlet” 2009, Pillow, “A Pillow's Tale” 2006, World On A String, “World On A String” 2004 and Hot'n Spicy, “Journey” 2002.
Falgren’s musical fluency knows no bounds; his precision and his spectacular, seductive lyrical playing make it hard to find a superlative that truly does him justice.
Falgren stood among those who were truly in a class of their own. His tone quality and inventiveness complemented his melodic thinking, inspiring both his band and the audience into a state of euphoric joy.
Falgren is a highly skilled musician who draws emotions from his instrument in ways one could hardly believe were possible.
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