We are very proud to present Paul Galbraith, Timo Korhonen and Frank Bungarten as teachers at the Copenhagen Guitar Festival, which takes place from the 8-22. of July 2001

6 active participants have the possibility to get one lesson from each of the teachers. There is also the possibility to follow the classes as a listener. Guitarists who would like to be active participants must be either students from the academies of music or guitarists at the same level. In order to be taken into consideration you are requested to send an application with your Curriculum Vitae and a suggestion of the repertoire to play under the class. (at least 3 pieces) The applications will be considered in succession.

Further information:

The price for active participants is DKK 1500 and includes 3 lessons and free admission to the concerts with Paul Galbraith (19^th of July), Timo Korhonen (20^th of July) and Frank Bungarten (21^st of July).

The price for listeners is DKK 750 and includes free admission to the concerts with Paul Galbraith (19^th of July), Timo Korhonen (20^th of July) and Frank Bungarten (21^st of July), as well as the joint concert with the active students (22^nd of July).

1-day pass costs 250 DKK (valid only for the master class)

You are welcome to send the application to:

Paul Galbraith's homepage

Paul Galbraith - born in Scotland, currently lives in Brazil. Galbraith first won public acclaim at the age of 17. His performance at the Segovia International Guitar Competition won him the Silver Medal. This award served as a platform for an international career including engagements with some of the finest orchestras in Brittain and Europe. Galbraith performs as a soloist, and together with different ensembles and orchestras. He also tours extensively with the Brazilian Guitar Quartet, of which he is a founding member. Galbraith's most recent CDs on Delos are the Bach Lute Suites and Paul Galbraith Plays Haydn (featuring Galbraith's arrangements of four keyboard sonatas).

Paul Galbraith plays a concert in the Round Tower (Rundetaarn) on Thursday 19^th of July at 8.30 p.m.

Timo Korhonen's homepage

At the age of 17 the Finnish artist Timo Korhonen was the youngest contestant ever to win the competition held in Munich, run by the German broadcasting companies. Since his victory in Munich Korhonen has given numerous recitals, appeared as soloist with major orchestras and played chamber music. He has a broad repertoire, ranging from Renaissance to the music of present day and he has worked with a number of composers. Leo Brouwer and Olli Kortekangas, for example, have dedicated works to him. Timo Korhonen teaches at the Turku Conservatoire and holds master classes. His numerous discs have won enthusiastic reception by international critics and audience.

Timo Korhonen gives a concert in the Round Tower (Rundetaarn) on Friday 20^th of July at 8.30 p.m.