Valdemar Wenzel Most, piano

Valdemar Wenzel Most (b. 2005) is a Danish pianist acclaimed for his expressive interpretations and technical mastery. Born into a musical family in Nyborg, Denmark, he began piano studies at the age of four and later expanded his musical pursuits to include cello and vocal performance. As a cellist, he played in the youth orchestra Zapolski Strings, and as a vocalist, he was a soloist in the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir, touring Europe and performing in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Royal Danish Opera. 

Valdemar’s primary focus has always been the piano. He has studied under Professor Bella Zapolski at Copenhagen Music School since 2014 and has participated in masterclasses with renowned pianists such as Ewa Pobłocka, Péter Nagy, Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist, Aristo Sham, Mirosław Herbowski, and Per Tengstrand. 

His talent has been recognized in several prestigious competitions. He won First Prize at the Steinway Festival Piano Competition, representing Denmark at the international Steinway Festival 2023 in Hamburg’s Laeiszhalle. He also secured Second Prize at the Nordic Junior Piano Competition and the Aarhus International Piano Competition 2023, where he additionally received the Carl Nielsen Prize. 

Valdemar has performed as a soloist with orchestras, including the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, where he played the first movement of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. He is scheduled to perform this piece again with the Copenhagen Philharmonic and South Denmark Philharmonic. 

In addition to his solo performances, Valdemar is an active chamber musician. He has performed Mendelssohn’s Trio in D minor with cellist Andreas Brantelid. 

Currently, Valdemar is refining his artistry in Berlin under the mentorship of esteemed pianist and educator Kirill Gerstein. This collaboration has further developed his interpretative depth and musical insight.

With a growing presence on the international classical music scene, Valdemar Wenzel Most continues to captivate audiences with his nuanced performances and dedication to his craft.