Henrik Svitzer

Henrik Svitzer belongs to the French / American flute school and is one of the most well-known Scandinavian flutists and teachers. He studied at the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music with Prof. Poul Birkelund and later in the USA with Marcel Moyse, Thomas Nyfenger, Julius Baker (New York Philharmonic Orchestra), and Maxence Larrieu in France.

He also undertook further studies with solo flutist Andreas Blau (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra). Henrik Svitzer previously held the position of solo flutist with both the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Danish Orchestra.

He served as a Creative Associate at the Center for Creative and Performing Arts at the State University of New York and made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1986. He has received numerous prizes at international competitions, launching a successful international solo career.

Henrik Svitzer has recorded many CDs, as well as radio and television programs in Japan, the USA, and Europe. He regularly gives masterclasses around the world and serves as a jury member at many national and international flute competitions.

He is currently the director of publishing house Edition Svitzer and project leader of the initiative “Musical Dialogue Ukraine - Denmark”. He is President of the Danish Flute Society and a highly respected publisher of flute exercise books and arrangements. Henrik is often invited as a guest performer and lecturer at international flute festivals around the globe.