Asbjørn Nørgaard, viola (Copenhagen, Denmark), has established himself as one of the most sought-after viola players in Denmark and is the recipient of multiple accolades, including Jacob Gade’s large music grant and Sonnings Music Scholarship. Asbjørn founded the Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet (Musical America’s Ensemble of the Year, 2020) as well as Inviolata, a viola-accordion duo. With these two ensembles, he is a prize-winner in several national and international competitions and has made multiple recordings, the latest being a recording of all J.S. Bach’s Viola da Gamba Sonatas. Asbjørn is also an experienced orchestral player, and has led the viola sections of the Copenhagen Philharmonic and the Danish National Chamber Orchestra. Asbjørn Nørgaard has studied in Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Berlin. He graduated from the soloist scheme at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in 2013 performing Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante at the Radio Hall in Copenhagen.