TobiasFurholt

Tobias Gjedrem Furholt is a Norwegian conductor and percussionist. He made his first appearances as a conductor at age 14 and has been mentored by Professor Bjarte Engeset since he was 17.

Tobias has had the privilege of working with several orchestras, including the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Iceland Symphony Orchestra. He was selected for the Nordic Conductor’s Forum for the 2024/2025 season and was a Conducting Fellow at the Aspen Music Festival and School 2025. Tobias is a part of the Norwegian Dirigentforum.

In addition to his work as a conductor, Tobias is an active percussionist. He completed his bachelor's and master’s degree at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart. As a performer, he has collaborated with ensembles such as the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Modern, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart, and the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra.

As of autumn 2026 Tobias is Post-grad conducting student at the Royal Danish Academy of music in Copenhagen.