Martin Elmquist, Conductor
“We perform our music in the spirit of peace and love”
Born in 1954 in Kopenhagen, Martin studied at the Royal Danish Conservatory under Ole Schmidt and further under Neeme Järwi, Wladimir Delman and Arvid Jansons.
He debuted with the Århus Symphony Orchestra in 1982.
In 1983 Martin moved to Italy where he stayed for 8 years. He became a finalist in the Arturo-Toscanini-Competition in 1985.
He went on to be the conductor for the orchestra of the Teatro di San Carlo, Naples in 1989.
In 1991 Martin moved to Luxemburg to teach at the Conservatoire du Nord in Ettelbruck.
He has remained a vital part of the nation’s cultural life ever since and is currently conducting
Luxembourg Philharmonia since 1996
Choral Municipale Grevenmacher since 1994
Les Salonards since 1998
Eifel-Ardennes Youth Orchestra since 2005
Larochette Seminar Orchestra since 2015
Orquestra Philharmónica de Lisboa (visiting)
Málaga Camerata (Principal Guest Conductor)
Martin’s numerous accomplishments were officially recognized by the UGDA (Union Grand-Duc Adolphe).
