Jonas Egholm (b. 1998) is one of Denmark’s most remarkable young classical guitarists. Growing up in Børkop near Vejle, he has quickly established himself on the international stage, winning multiple prizes, including the 1st Prize at the prestigious International Guitar Festival José Tomás Villa de Petrer in Spain.

In 2023, Jonas was named P2 Talent of the Year by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR P2), a distinction that recognizes not only his exceptional technical mastery and musicality but also his passion for new music and artistic innovation. Throughout 2023, he has performed widely, with several of his concerts broadcast live on DR P2. He is also scheduled to premiere a new work composed for him by Sandra Boss, developed in collaboration with the Danish Composers’ Society and the Esbjerg Ensemble.

Jonas is currently completing his studies in the Soloist Class at The Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen under Jesper Sivebæk and will make his official debut in September 2023. His first solo album, featuring music by Sergio Assad, Joaquín Rodrigo, and others, was released in 2022 and selected as Album of the Week by DR P2.

Known for his artistic curiosity, discipline, and commitment to both traditional and contemporary repertoire, Jonas is actively involved in projects that bring newly composed music to younger audiences, including his recordings for Educate·S, a Danish initiative promoting contemporary music for children and youth.

With his dynamic presence and deep musical insight, Jonas Egholm is poised to become a leading figure in the international guitar scene.

Valdemar Wenzel Most – Rising Danish Piano Star

At just 19 years old, Valdemar Wenzel Most is rapidly ascending towards the stars of the international piano scene. With an impressive list of awards and accolades to his name, he was named P2 Talent of the Year 2025 on 6 April.

In September 2025, Valdemar will appear as soloist with Danmarks Underholdningsorkester as part of their prestigious Haydn Festival. On this occasion, he will also give the world premiere of a brand-new piece, composed especially for the recipient of the P2 Talent Award.

Born into a musical family, Valdemar began his journey with both piano and cello, and also sang as a boy soprano in the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir. He performed as one of the three boys in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Royal Danish Opera, and studied piano with Bella Zapolski before continuing his training with Kirill Gerstein at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, where he is currently part of Gerstein’s class.

In March 2024, Valdemar performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 with the Odense Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Gaudenz. At the Aarhus International Piano Competition 2023, he was awarded 2nd Prize and the Carl Nielsen Prize, performing the first movement of Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto with the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and conductor Pierre Bleuse.

He has also performed Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto (first movement) with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra (conductor Delyana Lazarova), the South Denmark Philharmonic (Alessandro Bonato), and Copenhagen Phil (Christian Øland).

Valdemar received the Talent Prize at the Copenhagen Summer Festival, where he gave a live televised recital on Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR). The programme included solo works and Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor, performed with Jonathan Swensen and Selma Teilmann.

He received the Great Grant from the Jacob Gade Foundation in 2023 and was a participant at IMS Prussia Cove, where he had the opportunity to work with Kirill Gerstein—an experience that strongly influenced his artistic path.

Valdemar won 1st Prize at the Steinway Festival 2022 and was selected as Denmark’s representative at the International Steinway Festival in Hamburg, performing at the Laeiszhalle in September 2023.

At the Nordic Piano Competition 2022, he received 2nd Prize and special awards for Best Nordic Pianist, Best Romantic Interpretation, and Best Classical Interpretation. He also received the Talent Prize and Gold Medal at the Berlingske Classical Music Competition 2019, 2nd Prize at the Nordic Junior Piano Competition, and the Grand Prix at the Concertino Malmö International Music Festival.

A recipient of a three-year Talent Grant from the Jacob Gade Foundation in 2018, Valdemar is now an active member of the Jacob Gade Talent Programme, where he regularly performs recitals and chamber music alongside both young musicians and seasoned professionals.

Valdemar won Gold Medal at The Young Chamber Music Competition in Denmark 2022 with the Zapolski Piano Quintet, which also performed at the Royal Danish Theatre to celebrate the ballet school’s 250th anniversary.

As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with renowned artists including Torleif Thedéen, Andreas Brantelid, Ludvig Gudim, Jonathan Swensen, and Hrachya Avanesyan.