Flute · Oboe · Piano — Festival founders
Steinaa Trio
A unique chamber ensemble known for its exceptional ensemble playing and vivid, colourful musical expression — and founders of From The Shadows Festival.
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Voices of
the festival.
Artists and collaborators participating in From The Shadows Festival 2026.
Composer in Residence
Lil Lacy
Danish-American composer and performer creating interdisciplinary works that explore nature, climate, and human connection. Composer in residence at From The Shadows Festival 2026.
Composer
Signe Lykke
Award-winning Danish composer known for her poetic and richly textured musical language.
Cello
Andreas Brantelid
One of Scandinavia's leading cellists, acclaimed for his virtuosity and expressive musicianship. He performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician and is Professor of Cello at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
Violin
Teresa La Cour
Concertmaster of Copenhagen Phil and an acclaimed chamber musician. She performs regularly as both soloist and orchestral leader.
Violin
Ludvig Gudim
Concertmaster of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and an internationally acclaimed soloist and chamber musician.
Cello
Theodor Lyngstad
Principal Cellist of Copenhagen Phil, performing regularly as a chamber musician and soloist.
Viola
Stine Hasbirk Brandt
Violist with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and member of the Arild Quartet. An award-winning soloist and chamber musician known for her expressive musicianship.
Percussion
David Hildebrandt
Danish percussionist and educator, internationally active in contemporary and experimental music.
Clarinet
Jonas Frølund
One of Denmark's leading clarinetists, known for his expressive sound and adventurous artistic profile.
Jazz Saxophone
Cecilie Strange
Acclaimed Danish jazz saxophonist whose atmospheric music bridges jazz, improvisation, and contemporary sound worlds.
Cello
Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin
Member of the internationally acclaimed Danish String Quartet and active internationally as a chamber musician and soloist.
Piano
David Munk-Nielsen
One of Scandinavia's leading young pianists, award-winning and active internationally as a soloist and chamber musician.
Writer
Tine Høeg
One of Denmark's most celebrated contemporary authors, known for her bestselling novels SULT and Ultramarin and her distinctive literary voice.
Actor
Ellen Hillingsø
Acclaimed Danish actor known for her work across theatre, film, and television.
Ensemble
Ensemble Storstrøm
One of Denmark's leading chamber ensembles, known for innovative concerts and artistic collaborations.