Nicolai Kornerup (born 1981 in Copenhagen) is a Danish pianist, accordionist, composer and producer whose work spans classical music, jazz and folk. His compositions move between Nordic melancholic impressionism and Eastern European rhythms, and he has released four solo albums - most recently with a piano trio. He won the Carl Prize for Composer of the Year in 2018 and plays accordion and writes for the klezmer-jazz ensemble Mames Babegenush, which has performed at Carnegie Hall and Roskilde Festival. He has also written orchestral music for the DR Big Band and Copenhagen Phil, and collaborated with artists including Kwamie Liv, Soleima and Thomas Dybdahl.
Kornerup released the first two issues from his fourth solo album, Valdemars Rejse, on May 1, 2026 - initially only available via his website and Bandcamp.
Kornerup is nominated for the Carl Prize as Composer of the Year in the jazz category for the album Tidsskjul.
The single "Fornesbreen ved midnatt" with Kornerup, bassist Jakob Roland and drummer Henrik Holst Hansen was released in January 2025.
The album Marie & Carl with Kornerup and LiveStrings - the music from their theater concert about Anne Marie and Carl Nielsen - was released on May 10, 2024.
A new tour with the letter concert about Anne Marie and Carl Nielsen - with actress Lotte Andersen and LiveStrings - is planned for 2027 in Denmark.
Pianist Nicolai Kornerup and the string ensemble LiveStrings perform Nordic compositions spanning jazz, classical, and folk music - a concert for both children and adults.
A concert series bringing classical music close to children and adults, with musicians performing in an intimate setting designed for young audiences new to concert halls.
Pianist Nicolai Kornerup explores Bach through Nordic and Eastern European perspectives with ensemble LiveStrings and percussionist Victor Dybbroe.
Classical mini-concerts for children aged 0-5 and their adults at Islands Brygge Library. Musicians perform short pieces and explain the instruments while children can dance, listen closely, and enjoy a packed lunch.
