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Classical

Denmark

Thomas Søndergård

Top Songs By Thomas Søndergård

Violin Concerto: I. RingsLeila Josefowicz, Minnesota Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Listen to Finlandia, Op. 26 by Thomas Søndergård & BBC National Orchestra of Wales, see lyrics, music video & more!

Finlandia, Op. 26Thomas Søndergård & BBC National Orchestra of Wales

The Exterminating Angel Symphony: I. EntrancesMinnesota Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Violin Concerto: II. PathsLeila Josefowicz, Minnesota Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

The Exterminating Angel Symphony: II. MarchMinnesota Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

The Exterminating Angel Symphony: IV. WaltzesMinnesota Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

The Exterminating Angel Symphony: III. BerceuseMinnesota Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Violin Concerto: III. RoundsLeila Josefowicz, Minnesota Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Cello Concerto "Tout un monde lointain": IV. MiroirsJohannes Moser, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin & Thomas Søndergård

Listen to The Swan of Tuonela, Op. 22 No. 2 by Thomas Søndergård & BBC National Orchestra of Wales, see lyrics, music video & more!

The Swan of Tuonela, Op. 22 No. 2Thomas Søndergård & BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Latest Release

ALBUMAdès: The Exterminating Angel Symphony & Violin ConcertoLeila Josefowicz, Minnesota Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

More albums from Thomas Søndergård

Listen to Bacewicz, Lutosławski & Szymanowski by Thomas Søndergård & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

ALBUMBacewicz, Lutosławski & SzymanowskiThomas Søndergård & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Listen to Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7, FS 16 by The Royal Danish Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

ALBUMNielsen: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7, FS 16The Royal Danish Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Listen to Symphony No. 7 (Arr. for Chamber Orchestra) by Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

ALBUMSymphony No. 7 (Arr. for Chamber Orchestra)Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Listen to Prokofiev: Symphonies 1 & 5 by Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

ALBUMProkofiev: Symphonies 1 & 5Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Listen to Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Der Rosenkavalier Suite by Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

ALBUMStrauss: Ein Heldenleben, Der Rosenkavalier SuiteRoyal Scottish National Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

ALBUMLutoslawski & Dutilleux: Cello ConcertosJohannes Moser, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin & Thomas Søndergård

Listen to Sibelius: Finlandia by BBC National Orchestra of Wales & Thomas Søndergård

ALBUMSibelius: FinlandiaBBC National Orchestra of Wales & Thomas Søndergård

Listen to Scartazzini: Edward II. by Michael Nagy, James Kryshak, Markus Brück, Gideon Poppe, Mattis van Hasselt, Agneta Eichenholz, Ladislav Elgr, Andrew Harris, Jarrett Ott, Thomas Søndergård, Burkhard Ulrich & Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin

ALBUMScartazzini: Edward II.Michael Nagy, James Kryshak, Markus Brück, Gideon Poppe, Mattis van Hasselt, Agneta Eichenholz, Ladislav Elgr, Andrew Harris, Jarrett Ott, Thomas Søndergård, Burkhard Ulrich & Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin

Listen to Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 6 by Thomas Søndergård & BBC National Orchestra of Wales

ALBUMSibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 6Thomas Søndergård & BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Listen to Sibelius: Symphonies 2 & 7 by Thomas Søndergård & BBC National Orchestra of Wales

ALBUMSibelius: Symphonies 2 & 7Thomas Søndergård & BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Listen to Sibelius: Violin Concerto & Humoresques - Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 by Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

ALBUMSibelius: Violin Concerto & Humoresques - Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

Listen to Norgard, P.: Seadrift - Nova Genitura - Fons Laetitiae by Fredrik Bock, Allan Rasmussen, Bente Vist, Bodil Rørbech, Gert Sorensen, Casper Schreiber, Toke Møldrup, Marit Ernst, Nikolaj Ronimus, Thomas Søndergård, Frans Hansen & Tine Rehling

ALBUMNorgard, P.: Seadrift - Nova Genitura - Fons LaetitiaeFredrik Bock, Allan Rasmussen, Bente Vist, Bodil Rørbech, Gert Sorensen, Casper Schreiber, Toke Møldrup, Marit Ernst, Nikolaj Ronimus, Thomas Søndergård, Frans Hansen & Tine Rehling

Listen to Ruders: Kafka's Trial (Proces Kafka, Prozess Kafka) by Gert Henning-Jensen, Marianne Rørholm, Hanne Fischer, Mogens Gert Hansen, Michael Kristensen, Bo Anker Hansen, Gisela Stille, Johan Reuter, Johnny van Hal, Thomas Søndergård, Royal Danish Opera Chorus, The Royal Danish Orchestra, Anders Jakobsson & Hans Lawaetz

ALBUMRuders: Kafka's Trial (Proces Kafka, Prozess Kafka)Gert Henning-Jensen, Marianne Rørholm, Hanne Fischer, Mogens Gert Hansen, Michael Kristensen, Bo Anker Hansen, Gisela Stille, Johan Reuter, Johnny van Hal, Thomas Søndergård, Royal Danish Opera Chorus, The Royal Danish Orchestra, Anders Jakobsson & Hans Lawaetz

Listen to DedIcated by Pall Solstein, Thomas Søndergård & Aldubaran

ALBUMDedIcatedPall Solstein, Thomas Søndergård & Aldubaran

About Thomas Søndergård

Hometown

Holstebro, Denmark

Born

1969

Genre

Classical

Artist Links

Official Website

While conductor and percussionist Thomas Søndergård is known for his interpretations of Danish music, his wide-ranging repertory includes works from many countries, often focusing on contemporary music. He is music director of the Minnesota Orchestra and has also led orchestras in Britain and Norway. Søndergård has recorded with various orchestras and has been associated with the Linn Records label since the mid-2010s. He released the album Bacewicz, Lutosławski, Szymanowski with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in 2025.

Thomas Søndergård has also released music as a member of The Royal Danish Orchestra.