JOHN EHDE, born in 1962, is one of Scandinavia’s most versatile cellists with a broad range of activities on his schedule. In the contemporary field, he has premiered more than 50 solo and chamber works and he enjoys a close collaboration with the danish jazz elite. The solo CD John Ehde - Sonatas & Scenes (2010) was labelled “Recording of the Year” in its category by Music Web International. He has worked as principal cellist in the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Sweden (1989-99), Trondheim SO, Norway and Zealand SO, Denmark. During his student years in Vienna he was a regular assistant with the Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic). Since 2006 he has taught cello at Malmö Academy of Music and has given master classes in numerous countries around the world. As a soloist and chamber musician he has toured throughout Europe, Canada, US, Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Vietnam. He has recorded a large number of CDs for various labels. More info on www.ehde.dk Artist photos: Anna-Julia Granberg (BLUNDERBUSS)