Jonathan Östlund: Voyages

We are delighted to announce the release of the double digital album “Voyages”, showcasing new original music written by the acclaimed composer Jonathan Östlund. This album, scheduled for release in February 2019, is a collection of exciting new repertoire including works for solo instruments, vocal, various chamber ensembles, organ works, as well as works for symphony orchestra, and features top international artists and ensembles. Exploring “Voyages” we discover personal journeys, both geographical as well as introspective, and a particular memory of time, with unique events and treasured memories… – the dramatic twists are interwoven with meditative passages, enthusiasm meets longing and the reflections upon the passage itself of time, in the voyage through Life.

Jonathan Östlund’s previous double album under Divine Art, “Lunaris” (DDA 21226), released in 2016 and currently in-demand and available via all major platforms, received top recognition; John Pitt, of New Classics, described Östlund’s music as “timeless and sophisticated…”, Huntley Dent, of Fanfare, appreciated that “Östlund’s signature, like Debussy and Schumann in the great tradition, merges atmosphere, mystery, fantasy, and fairy tale”, and Jan Hocek, of His Voice, contoured Östlund’s writing by affirming that “Jonathan Östlund writes music with natural poetic melodies and highly sophisticated harmonies, blending tradition with contemporary expression.”

Östlund received a BA and MA in Composition from LTU in Sweden, and has been awarded such honours as the First Prize at ‘Leicester Symphony Orchestra Composer’s Competition’, the ‘Public’s Choice Award’ at ‘Oslo Grieg Festival’, and has been selected as winner in the category ‘Most Distinguished Musician’, as well as receiving a ‘Special Mention’ at the IBLA Grand Prize. He has composed approximately 100 works, including several orchestral/symphonic compositions, a Piano Concerto and a Violin Concerto.