This double album features recordings made across multiple studios and countries, including Montreal, Canada; Torre Pellice, Italy; Winterthur, Switzerland; London, UK; Moscow, Russia; Salzburg, Austria; Mannheim, Germany; Piteå, Sweden; and Umeå, Sweden.
Performer Biography
The album features a diverse array of international artists, including pianists Evgheny Brakhman and Sasha Grynyuk, flutists Rachael Elizabeth Cohen and Myriam Hidber-Dickinson, and cellist Alexander Zagorinsky, among others.
Compositional Technique
Jonathan Östlund's compositions on this album incorporate references to classical figures like Bach and Grieg, as well as notable texts such as Paul Verlaine's 'Clair de lune' and J.W. Goethe's 'Erlkönig'.
Critical Reception
Jonathan Östlund's previous album, "Lunaris," was released to critical acclaim, with reviewers praising his poetic spirit, imaginative soundworlds, and blend of tradition with contemporary expression.
Album & Artwork
The album "Voyages" is a follow-up to Jonathan Östlund's critically acclaimed 2016 debut release, "Lunaris," and features both original works and fantasias based on existing inspirations.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jonathan Östlund's album "Voyages" aims to invite listeners on a personal journey, exploring inner questions and memories, and reflecting on the nature of life's journey.
Composer Biography
Jonathan Östlund, a Swedish composer, has completed over 100 works, including orchestral pieces and concertos, and has received numerous awards and recognitions in international competitions.
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