Nicolai Kornerup

Nicolai Kornerup is an established Danish pianist and composer with a background in classical, rhythmical and folk music. 
 The piano work Circles is Nicolai Kornerup’s very first solo album which is created on the back of a longing to return to a more acoustic expression and a meditative instrumental approach, where the melody and the counterpoint is at the center of the compositions.

Circles is Kornerup’s take on how the Nordic nature sounds - pure and bright. How melodies with piano and strings only, can bring comfort and soothe the soul.
The signature sound of Circles is influenced by the softness of the Nordic folk tunes and the beauty of classical pieces, inspired by Bach, Debussy and Jan Johansson.

 
 With his band, Mames Babegenush, Kornerup has released five albums and played concerts worldwide, e.g. in Carnegie Hall, New York City, at Roskilde Festival and at Bergen International Festival. For his latest release, he received a prestigious award, The Carl Award in the category “Composer of the Year – Roots”. For many years, he has composed music with the Danish-Zambian artist Kwamie Liv. Their interpretation of the iconic Danish singer Kim Larsen’s “Pianomand” is already a classic. Kornerup has also worked with and composed album & tracks for artists such as Soleima, Kwamie Liv, Andrea Pellegrini, Perfume Genius, DR Big Band, Thomas Dybdahl, The Danish String Quartet and LiveStrings.