Max Artved

Since 2009, Artved has been Professor of Oboe and Woodwinds at DKDM and has also taught at Malmö Academy of Music. Many of his students now occupy principal positions in Scandinavian orchestras, and he continues to mentor emerging musicians across the Nordic region through collaborations with the Norwegian Academy of Music and Kungliga Musikhögskolan, fostering a shared Nordic woodwind tradition.
Artved’s experience as a conductor and ensemble leader is extensive. From 2004 to 2018, he served as artistic director of Diamant Ensemblet, the Royal Danish Library’s elite chamber group, shaping both programming and performance, and collaborating with international soloists such as Leif Ove Andsnes and Nikolaj Znaider. He also founded and directs the DRSO Wind Quintet, guiding performances and recordings that highlight Scandinavian wind repertoire.
In these roles, Artved combines deep musical insight with precise ensemble direction, mentoring young musicians in chamber and orchestral leadership. At DKDM, he teaches not only oboe and chamber music but also ensemble direction, training students to lead small orchestras and chamber groups with clarity, cohesion, and artistic vision.
Through his work as conductor, artistic director, and ensemble mentor, Artved bridges the gap between solo artistry and collaborative performance. His leadership has left a lasting imprint on Denmark’s classical music scene, cultivating both innovative programs and the next generation of Scandinavian musicians, while his recordings and performances continue to inspire audiences worldwide.