Torben H.S. Svendsen is a Danish conductor and organist, originally trained as a double bass player at the Royal Danish Academy of Music before receiving private tuition in conducting from teachers including Michael Bojesen and Dan-Olof Stenlund. He has led Københavns Kantatekor since 1998 and has simultaneously conducted Birkerødkoret since 1996. Over more than 25 years he has specialised in large-scale choral-orchestral works, including requiems by Verdi, Brahms, Mozart, Dvořák and Fauré, and he also works as organist and choir director at the churches of Nødebo and Gadevang in North Zealand.
Birkerødkoret and Con Brio-koret perform together with Kammerorkestret Musica Dvořák's Stabat Mater under Svendsen's direction at concerts on November 22 and 26, 2026.
Birkerødkoret's spring concert 2026 presents choral works for choir and piano by, among others, Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre, Niels W. Gade and Peter Heise, with Torben H.S. Svendsen as conductor.
Birkerødkoret performed Mozart's Requiem with soloists and orchestra at three concerts in November 2025 in Copenhagen, Birkerød and Hellerup.
Torben H.S. Svendsen marked his 25-year anniversary as conductor of Copenhagen Kantatekor with the release of yet another anniversary podcast.
In September 2021, Svendsen celebrated his 25-year anniversary as conductor of Birkerødkoret, which he has led since 1996.
Mendelssohn's Romantic oratorio Paulus is performed at Store Magleby Church with soloists Katinka Bohse Meyer, Gustav Wenzel Most, and Teit Kanstrup, accompanied by the Copenhagen Cantata Choir and Orchestra under the direction of Torben H.S. Svendsen.
Two choirs and a chamber orchestra perform Dvorak's Stabat Mater with four soloists under the direction of Torben H.S. Svendsen.
Copenhagen Cantata Choir performs all six cantatas of Bach's Christmas Oratorio in a single concert - a rare chance to experience the complete work.
Copenhagen Cantata Choir performs four cantatas from Bach's Christmas Oratorio with soloists Nina Bols Lundgren, Laura Hilden, Tyler Ray and Asmus Hanke, conducted by Torben H.S. Svendsen.
Copenhagen Cantata Choir performs four cantatas from Bach's Christmas Oratorio with soloists Nina Bols Lundgren, Laura Hilden, Tyler Ray and Asmus Hanke, conducted by Torben H.S. Svendsen.
Københavns Kantatekor's 23rd New Year concert features classical repertoire, soloists, and champagne for all guests.
Københavns Kantatekor's traditional New Year concert features classical works, soloists Laura Helene Hansen and Anders Kampmann, and ends with sparkling wine for all guests.