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Jonathan Algot Swensen

Age 22 - Denmark

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BIOGRAPHY

Studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music under Toke Møldruphas. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree with Professor Torleif Thedèen at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo.

Performed at festivals in Denmark including the Copenhagen Summer Festival, Schubertiade of the Schubert Society of Denmark, Fejø Kammermusikfestival and many others.

Won first prize at the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in 2018, as well as seven YCA performance prizes. He also captured first prizes at the Windsor Festival International String Competition (2019), Khachaturian International Cello Competition (2018), Danish String Competition (2016), and Swedish International Music Competition (2014).