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Jury duty

Edward will be serving as a jury member for the International Cello Competition in Markneukirchen in 2023. The first round begins on May 5th, with 89 young cellists from 24 countries taking part

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Reviews

Edward's recording of Arvo Pärt with pianist Onutė Gražinytė has been lauded by Gramophone Magazine (UK). Ivan Moody writes: "This performance of Fratres...is one of the best I have ever heard, balancing vertiginously on the tightrope of delicacy and power".

The CD was recorded for Accentus Music, under Grammy Award-winning sound engineers Willius Keras and Aleksandra Kerienė.

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Mittagskonzerte

The popular concert series at the University of Augsburg begins its summer season, with the opening concert on April 19th. Under Edward's artistic direction, the series will comprise of ten concerts, showcasing the talented students of the LMZ. See events for details!

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New CD

Coming in spring 2023: the first CD of hear now berlin. on the Backlash label. Featuring the music of contemporary composers Gabriella Smith, Caroline Shaw, Andrew Norman, and première recordings of works by Kelly Watson-Woelffer and Nathan Schram, commissioned by the ensemble.

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Exciting Plans

For 2023 include taking the reins as joint-artistic-director of the inaugural “Impulse-Bach!” International Festival Vilnius, alongside Onute Gražinytė, and extensive international touring and recording with the Gražinytė/King Duo, playing their new programme Folk Songs, Fairytales and Forgotten Places in Germany, Poland, France and Lithuania. Keep an eye on edwardking.de for further details!

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