Marie Carmen Koppel

Name: Marie Carmen Koppel
Start: 2026-10-07T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-07T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek

took place · 7 Oct 2026

Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek, Hvidovre

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Marie Carmen Koppel is one of Denmark's most renowned pop and soul singers. This evening she presents her biography 'Mit glitrende kludetæppe' - a personal story about music, illness, tragedy and love.

She reads from the book and sings throughout, accompanied by pianist Steen Rasmussen.

About the venue: Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek

Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek is the main public library of Hvidovre Municipality, situated on Hvidovrevej close to the town hall. The building houses study spaces, meeting rooms, a children's section and a café alongside its collections of books, e-books and newspapers. A regular programme of author evenings, reading clubs and cultural workshops runs throughout the year. As an open library, the building is accessible every day from 07:00 to 23:00, with staff on hand during regular opening hours.

Hvidovrevej 280, 2650 Hvidovre Get directions

About: Marie Carmen Koppel

Rooted in the gospel and soul tradition she absorbed in New York, Marie Carmen Koppel has released ten solo albums and regularly sells out churches and concert halls across Denmark. Her latest album 'Forgiveness' (2023) and the 2024 memoir 'Mit glitrende kludetæppe' have kept her at the centre of Danish musical conversation.

solo albums released

concerts per year

100+

releases as backing vocalist

6364

followers on Instagram

What's new

2026-04
Marie Carmen Koppel told in an interview with Alt.dk about a boundary-crossing experience with a journalist in connection with the publication of 'Mit glitrende kludetæppe'.
2026-01
The memoir 'Mit glitrende kludetæppe' was published in January 2024 and remains current - Femina mentioned it in January 2026 with a focus on Koppel's openness about bullying and chronic illness.
2025-11
Marie Carmen Koppel has announced Christmas concerts in November and December 2025, including in Aarhus and Copenhagen.

Tour

AarhusKøbenhavnDragørHørsholm

Tracks

ForgivenessTitle track from the 10th solo album (2023), praised by critics including Politiken

Through the RainAlbum from 2008 - first album with exclusively own songs, received DPA appreciation grant

Crying Out Your NameOwn contribution to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009, written with Dan Hemmer

Why We SingGospel number from self-titled album (2007), one of her most well-known songs

Hope at Christmas TimeSingle from 2023, regular part of her popular Christmas concerts

Recent shows

May 16, 2023 Hotel Cecil, Copenhagen (DK)
Jul 4, 2004 Amager Helgoland Søbadeanstalt, Copenhagen (DK)
Oct 3, 2003 Train, Aarhus (DK)

Marie Carmen Koppel

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