The Gothenburg Combo (David Hansson and Thomas Hansy) is the guitar duo that has toured the world and given hundreds of concerts in South America, North America, Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand – in fact, on every continent except Antarctica!
With their critically acclaimed discs (four 5’s in a row in DN for their last four discs!) and collaborations with artists from all genres, they have made a success both internationally and nationally. In recent years they have collaborated with Terry Riley, Lina Nyberg, Pernilla August, Reine Brynolfsson and Lena Willemark.
The Gothenburg Combo, consisting of guitarists David Hansson and Thomas Hansy, has gained recognition far beyond Sweden’s borders with their outstanding musical harmony, virtuosity, and remarkably strong stage presence. They are well-known for their ability to play classical music with a pop attitude, making them one of the world’s foremost guitar duos.
Their repertoire ranges from personal interpretations of Spanish and Latin American guitar classics to their own arrangements of Bach, Debussy, Brahms, and Rossini. They also explore traditional Chinese, African, South American, and Swedish folk music, as well as showcase their own acclaimed compositions. With over 20 years of concert experience worldwide and numerous tours in South America, North America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, they are considered one of Sweden’s most important ensembles today.
Their albums have received glowing reviews, and several of their albums have won awards. The Gothenburg Combo has also collaborated with other artists such as actors, writers, visual artists, video and lighting designers, DJs, and dancers.
Frontside has existed since 2019 and is largely driven by volunteer efforts, but we are highly dependent on additional financial sponsors and fundings. All contributions are used to engage fantastic musicians, rents of venues and all other things that make the festival a magical experience.
Welcome as a member of the Frontside Chamber Music Association.
As a member, you will continuously receive our newsletters and advance information about tickets.
If you wish to donate some extra money, it would be greatly appreciated! You will then belong to our Tone-donating members and will continuously receive our newsletters and advance information about tickets, as well as be offered a glass of sparkling wine in a unique meeting with our artists during the festival days.
If you wish to sponsor the festival with larger amounts, we are extremely grateful. You will continuously receive our newsletters and advance information about tickets, as well as be offered a glass of sparkling wine in a unique meeting with our artists during the festival days, and your name will be published (upon agreement) on our website.
Our membership register contains information about names and addresses, in some cases also phone numbers and/or email addresses. The register is used only for sending out membership information. The association will not sell or otherwise share personal information with any other party. Upon leaving the association, the information will be deleted and will only remain in the records that we are required to keep for seven years according to accounting laws. For further information or if you wish to be removed from the register, please contact our treasurer, Catrin Bernsro: catrin@bernsro.se
