Standing ovations at the opera
2010-08-23
”What a rush at the Malmö Opera!”
(Expressen 22/8 2010)
“A rain to cheer for”
“Worldclass, brilliant entertainment!/.../Breathtaking.
Again and again!” (Skånska Dagbladet 22/8 2010) www.skanskan.se
”...this is a sparkling show of joy”
(Sveriges Radio, Kulturnytt 23/8 2010)
Karl, Lisette, Rennie and Josef celebrating the opening.
Josef plays with Royal Philharmonics
Josef leads the Philharmonics from the piano in rehearsals
Robyn, Josef and Malmö Symph performing Be Mine at Malmö Arena.
Nina Persson sings Don´t Blame Your Daughter, accompanied by Josef and Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.
2011-03-17
Josef has been given the assignment to record a CD with the National Orchestra of Sweden; Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.
The recording takes place in Gothenburg Concert Hall in August, repertoire yet to be announced.
Josef records with Gothenburg Symphony
2011-04-05
Maria Möller and Josef have earlier given their highly acclaimed concert together with Gothenburg Symphony and the Royal Philharmonics.
On July 22 they will perform at the beautiful outdoor stage of Dalhalla together with Stockholm Concert Orchestra. Ticket sales start April 5.
Concert in Dalhalla
2011-06-17
The CD with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra will feature music by Dvorak, Massenet, Debussy, Nielsen, Grieg a. o.
“It´s a joy and a great privilige to work with this wonderful orchestra, I am very much looking forward to this recording” Josef says. Recording dates Aug 8-10. www.gso.se
Repertoire set for Gothenburg Symph CD
2011-09-01
Shortly after the CD recording sessions in the beginning of August with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Josef returned to lead the orchestra in a concert featuring music by Sibelius, Mascagni, Alfvén and Grieg. “A memorable concert with wonderful music,
I am so happy with how my relation with Gothenburg Symph is developing” Josef says.
A week earlier Josef also visited Norrköping for an outdoor concert, music by Gershwin, Korngold a.o.
Concerts in Gothenburg and Norrköping
Outdoor conducting in Norrköping
Josef and Gothenburg Symphony
2011-11-26
“Fiddler on the Roof whets your appetite”
“Josef Rhedin thoroughly follows what takes place on stage and gives the orchestra exact impulses. There is never any doubt.”
(Dala-Demokraten 26/9 2011) www.dalademokraten.se
“The strenght of the production lies in the orchestral playing of the Dala Sinfonietta, under the inspiring leadership of Josef Rhedin.”
(Tidskriften Opera No. 5 2011)
“Fiddler in constant motion”
(dt.se 26/9 2011) www.dt.se
“Powerful music in Magasinet”
(nummer.se 1/10 2011) www.nummer.se
“Musical initiative that reaches far”
“The Dalasinfonietta and rich choruses contribute to the highlights.”
(Svenska Dagbladet 26/9 2011) www.svd.se
2011-12-07
December 15 Josef conducts two Christmas concerts featuring Maria Möller and Jönköping Sinfonietta. www.smot.se
In the beginning of February he returns to Dalasinfoniettan for a production with jazz singer Hanna Elmqvist and her band. www.hannaelmquist.com
Concerts with singers and sinfoniettas
Maria Möller
Hanna Elmquist
2012-01-12
End of April 2013 there will be a grand opening of a new dolphin show at Kolmården, Sweden. The dolphinarium is being renovated and brand new technical equipment will be installed. For this occasion Josef has been asked to record music for the show with Norrköping Symphony Orchestra.
“I didn´t hesitate one second, it´s a wonderful project! The dolphins have been involved in the process of choosing music, and they clearly have good musical taste”, says Josef. In addition to the normal preparation for a production, which normally means studying scores, he felt the urge to meet the dolphins and their coaches before mounting the conductor´s rostrum.
“We had a great time, Vicky, the oldest dolphin and alpha female, sang for me as I conducted. I loved interacting with her. It was also important for me to get a sense and feel of how the coaches and the dolphins work together and what they need from us when it comes to music - tempo, sound and character.
The recording takes place in Norrköping Jan 23-26. The music will also be released on a CD.
Josef records music for dolphins
Josef connects with Vicky, the alpha female dolphin, preparing for the imminent recordings with Norrköping Symphony Orchestra.
2012-02-13
Feb 24 legendary composer, pianist
and conductor, Michel Legrand
celebrates his 80th birthday.
Josef joins the chorus of praise in a
birthday celebration concert together
with soloists Rigmor Gustafsson, Peter
Asplund, Magnus Lindgren and Bengan
Janson with Blue House Jazz All Stars
and Dalasinfoniettan at Stockholm
Concert Hall. www.konserthuset.se
Happy birthday, Michel Legrand!
2012-02-29
Norrköping Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 100 years anniversary. Josef conducts the anniversary concert “100 years of Music” at DeGeerhallen, Norrköping, March 31.
The concert covers music from Richard Strauss to Lady Gaga, directed by Mathias Clason.
Soloists are Elin Rombo, Hanna Lindblad, Bruno Mitsoigannis and Magnus Bäcklund. www.norrkopingssymfoniorkester.se
SON 100 years anniversary concert
Bruno Mitsoigannis, Hanna Lindblad, Elin Rombo and Magnus Bäcklund
2012-04-13
“Playfully, and with ease, a hundred years of music swept over the audience/.../With equal seriousness and intensity they take on Star Wars Main Theme as well as the passionate performance of Jean Sibelius Humoresque with concertmaster Mikael Wenhov in the lead/.../reading glasses are thrown to the side in favor for spontaneous shrieks of joy and rounds of applause between numbers. Wonderful! /.../Standing ovations, several curtain calls and of course, encores, concluded this anniversary evening with a very special silver lining.”
(Norrköpings Tidningar 2012-04-02) www.nt.se/
Elin Rombo sings Puccini
Bruno Mitsogiannis and Hanna Lindblad
Josef rehearsing SON
“Success for the anniversary show”
2012-06-26
Josef has accepted a commison to compose music for the inauguration of Emporia, designed by acclaimed architect Gert Wingårdh, in Malmö. www.emporia.se
Creative team and producers, hard hats on!
Josef composes for Emporia
Composer on location
2012-06-16
The 11/12 season finished off with a TV recording for the second season of the highly appreciated SVT show “Moraeus med mera”. Dalasinfoniettan performed together with soloists Agnes, Timo Räisänen, Freddie Wadling and Cookies´n Beans, hosted by Kalle Moraeus. Broadcast date tba. www.svt.se
Recording TV with Agnes and Dalasinf.
Josef rehearsing Dalasinfoniettan with Agnes
Hannah Holgersson in the finale
Argentum Regina
2012-10-25
The short music drama “Argentum Regina” was premiered in Malmö at Emporia, Oct 24, in front of an enthusiastic audience of 2000. Script, idea and direction by Cesare Righetti.
Music by Josef Rhedin. Lyrics by Kajal Ahmad, Horatius, Eminescu, Rumi.
Performed by soprano Hannah Holgersson, mixed choir, aerial acrobats Claudine Sauvage a. o. and orchestra.
For more info and pics go here argentumregina.com
For audio extracts go here audio/video
A Little Night Music at Malmö Opera
2012-11-10
Josef returns to Malmö Opera as Music Director for the third time, this time he takes on Stephen Sondheim´s “A Little Night Music”, based on Ingemar Bergman´s movie “Sommarnattens Leende”.
Directed by Dennis Sandin, starring Kerstin Meyer, Gunilla Backman, Christer Nerfont, Daniel Engman, Åsa Fång, James Lund, Ida Högberg, Micaela Sjöstedt a o.
Opening 2 Feb, running through 23 March.
2013-01-14
Josef launched 2013 by conducting Norrköping Symphony Orchestra in two concerts featuring music by Sjostakovitj, Puccini, Wagner, Dvorak, Offenbach, Bernstein, Berlin and himself, together with fabulous soloists Evelyn Jons and Fredrik Zetterström.
“The conductor, Josef Rhedin, knew exactly how much energy that is required to make Offenbach's Gaité Parisienne snappy while Dvorak's Slavonic Dance in E minor was characterized by a gentle flow. Rhedin is also a composer and he presented his own score from the criminal dramas The Stonecutter and The Gallows Bird, leading the orchestra from the piano. Evocative and for the genre unusually autonomous music, that came out well as a suite.”
(Norrköpings Tidningar 2013-01-07) www.nt.se/
Concerts with SON, Jons and Zetterström
2013-02-10
“Sophisticated swingers party in waltz time/.../the ensemble at Malmö Opera also finds the interpretive inflection in a music with complex layers and subtle, rich warmth under the guidance of Josef Rhedin/.../Send in the Clowns is goosebumps-inducing and touching with a Ravel-glugging shimmer from the orchestra pit. ” (Dagens Nyheter 2013-02-04)
“A Little Night Music” at Malmö Opera
“Unabashed lightness in the summer night/.../Malmö offers an entirely different musical flow. It takes many strings and a conductor like Josef Rhedin to live up to the score´s intricate games with waltzes and ensembles.”
(Svenska Dagbladet 2013-02-03) www.svd.se/
“Shakespearean fairy tale, comedy and omnipresent commedia dell´arte in an inventive toy set design. An evening of nuances, made possible by the orchestra led by Josef Rhedin.”
(Sydsvenska Dagbladet 2013-02-03) www.sydsvenskan.se/
“Witty and musically adorable production of Stephen Sondheims, far too infrequently played, musical ´A Little Night Music´ in Malmö”.
(Jyllands-Posten 2013-02-04)
“The conductor Josef Rhedin and the opera orchestra make a very fine contribution, the timbre is dense and extremely well balanced and the singers get the support they need without being drowned by the orchestra.”
(Skånskan 2013-02-03)
Gunilla Backman and Kerstin Meyer
2013-02-08
The seven deadly sins is the theme for a collaborative production by Helsingborg Symph and the Nicolai school. Josef returned to Helsingborg and was very happy with his rendez-vous with the orchestra.
“It´s a lovely orchestra, the musicians and I truly enjoyed working together with the gifted and enthusiastic students. In addition to
Symphony orchestra in hostage drama
singing, dancing and performing they are also responsible of writing music and lyrics. Projects like this one are very dear to my heart” Josef says. helsingborgskonserthus.se/ blogg.helsingborg.se/ hd.se/helsingborg/
2013-04-19
Josef conducted swedish death metal band Entombed and Nordic Chamber Orchestra in a unique, complete performance of Entombed´s cult album Clandestine, released in 1991.
Death metal goes orchestral
The concert took place in Tonhallen, Sundsvall, as a part of Nordfest, a metal festival arranged by Club Deströyer.
”Entombed´s transformation - a magic experience/.../From the very first moment
we´re thrown into a fairy tale world.”
(Sundsvalls Tidning 2013-04-12) http://st.nu/
Josef Rhedin
2013-05-04
In conjunction with the grand opening of the new, amazing dolphin show ”Life” at Kolmården, Sweden, the cd with the spectacular sound track was released. Specially commisioned recordings by Josef and Norrköping Symph of music by John Williams, Alan Menken, Elton John, James Horner a. o. Available for purchase exclusively on site.
CD with Norrköping Symph released
Josef with show producer Kenny Mattsson and music producer Lars Nilsson
2013-09-20
Fair Ground - a unique concert with NorrlandsOperan Symphony Orchestra under Josef Rhedin featuring hip hop and rap artists Promoe, Embee, Cleo, Ayla and Seinabo Sey. NorrlandsOperan Oct 4 & 5 19.00.
Hip Hop and rap at the opera
Promoe
Cleo
Embee
2013-10-29
Josef conducts Stockholm Wind Ensemble in three X-mas concerts. Soloists are Malena Laszlo and Kim Sulocki.
Musikaliska, Nybrokajen 11
Dec 12 19.00
Dec 14 15.00 & 18.00.
X-mas concerts in Stockholm
Malena Laszlo
Kim Sulocki
2014-01-24
Josef returns to Helsingborg Symph Orchestra for yet another musical drama production together with students from the Nicoli school.
A drama about a theatre company staging the ancient greek tale ”Orpheus and Eurydice.
Helsingborg Concert Hall Feb 6 18.00
HSO Extraordinary
2014-01-24
Once again Entombed and Josef perform the classic album ”Clandestine” in an innovative arrangement by Thomas von Wachenfeldt. Now together with Gävle Symphony Orchestra and Forsbacka Chamber Choir.
The concert also features Sorcery, Apocalypse Orchestra and Faustus accompanied by GSO.
Gävle Concert Hall Feb 1 19.00
Classic Metal Crunch
2014-02-25
”A classic with a contemporary connection”
(Yvonne Busk, nummer.se)
”It´s like driving a Ferrari/.../merited conductor Josef Rhedin has an easy ride” (Jens Runnberg, dt.se)
”A luscious and honest effort/.../the interplay is on a high level, the interaction with the singers is very good, so are the solistic achievements” (Anne Pettersson, dalademokraten.se)
”Maximized. Go and see!” (Caroline Edman, P4 Dalarna)
Oliver! opened in Falun
2014-02-25
Nina Persson, renowned singer from The Cardigans and A Camp, just released her debut solo album ”Animal Heart”. March 29 she gives an exclusive concert together with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Josef Rhedin.
Gothenburg Concert Hall, March 29, 19.00 www.gso.se/
Nina Persson
Gothenburg Symph
2014-08-17
Josef and Norrköping Symph performed music from their CD ”Life!” featuring legendary guitar hero Janne Schaffer. Music by John Williams, Alan Menken a.o.
Vasaparken Norrköping, August 13, 19.00 www.norrkopingssymfoniorkester.se
Norrköping Symph
feat. Janne Schaffer
2014-09-01
Dalateatern stages the play ”DEN SVAGARE” by Mattias Andersson.
Josef has agreed to do some creative sound design/scoring work for the piece. ”The play addresses some very important issues about bullying and exclusion, I am very happy to be a part of this production as well as continuing the very inspiring collaboration with director Patrik Pettersson” says Josef.
DEN SVAGARE opens at Dalateatern, Falun Sept 19. www.dalateatern.se/
Life!
2014-10-20
Due to the tragic death of conductor Mats Rondin, Josef has been asked to conduct some performances of Doctor Zjivago at Malmö Opera.
”Mats sudden demise is an unspeakable tragedy and loss to the music world. I´ll do this to honour his memory” says Josef, thus interrupting his planned parental leave this fall.
Malmö Opera Nov 21,22, Jan 8, 9, 28.
Rhedin returns to Malmö
2014-12-29
”From West End to Broadway” - a show with Västerås Sinfonietta conducted by Josef with singing and dancing students from Västerås Kulturskolan and Carlforsska Gymnasiet.
Västerås Concert Hall Feb 13.
2014-12-29
The audio files at the audio/video page have now been replaced. Thank you for bringing some unfortunate technical issues on the website to our attention!
Wish you all a happy 2015!
2015-02-17
For a limited time only, you can enjoy the entire concert, recorded live March 2014 at Gothenburg Concert Hall, for free.
Nina Persson, Gothenburg Symph and Josef Rhedin perform songs from the Cardigans, A Camp as well as from Nina´s solo album Animal Heart.
Nina & GSO
Helen Sjöholm sings Astrakan from “Kristina från Duvemåla”, Josef conducts Malmö Symphony orchestra and chorus.
2015-05-17
A teaser trailer for Clandestine Orchestral - a symphonic rendering of the epic Entombed album Clandestine, released 1991. Next performance will be with Malmö Symphony Orchestra at Malmö Live, date tba. The production
is available for booking, please contact us at info@josefrhedin.com
2015-05-17
Sanna Nielsen, Västerås Sinfonietta and Josef play together with hundred of kids - singers and string players. Västerås Concert Hall May 24.
Sanna in Västerås
2016-02-27
Orvar Säfström and Underscore Productions presented an evening with music from the fairy tales. Music from Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Conan, World of Warcraft and Skyrim, performed by Gävle SO, Forsbacka Chamber Choir and soloist Sabina Zweiacker under the baton of Josef Rhedin. Gävle Concert Hall 30 Jan 2016
“Brilliant ending of a magical evening/.../Sabine Zweiackers voice hovers over the hall, spellbinding the sold-out crowd/.../The high-lights are numerous/.../Well deserved standing ovations ” (Arbetarbladet 2016-01-31)
SAGAS with Gävle symph
2016-02-27
The first swedish production of Billy Elliot The Musical opened at Malmö Opera 13 Feb 2016, plays until 3 June.
“Hysterical hit” (Sydsvenskan/HD)
“A feast for the eyes” (Skånskan)
“Billy Elliot could have got Thatcher cry of joy” (Svenska Dagbladet)
“Damn good” (Dagens Nyheter)
“Cocky, intelligent and important musical” (Ystads Allehanda)
Josef conducts 4, 5, 6 March, 5, 6, 10 April, 20, 21 May.
“Malmö Opera struck gold”
(Hallandsposten)
2016-02-27
Josef returns to Västerås to conduct the final concert of MusikRUM festival, featuring Västerås Sinfonietta, Jon Henrik Fjällgren and hundreds of kids from all over Sweden. Västerås Concert Hall May 29.
MusikRUM in Västerås
Josef records again with Gothenburg Symph
2016-02-27
In August Josef is scheduled to conduct recordings with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra for a upcoming movie.
If/Then has its swedish premiere
at Malmö Opera
2016-10-01
The Broadway musical, with libretto by Brian Yorkey and score by Tom Kitt, opens at Malmö Opera Feb 11, 2017 - director Philip Zandén, music director Josef Rhedin, choreographer Ambra Succi. The cast includes Linda Olsson, Karolin Funke, Jonas Brehmer and Christopher Wollter. www.malmoopera.se
Sondheim´s Passion
for the first time in
Scandinavia
2016-10-01
After 22 years, the musical finally made its way to Scandinavia. Passion by Sondheim/Lapine, adapted from Ettore Scola´s film Passione d´Amore, opened Sept 17 at Spira, Jönköping, Sweden. Music director Johan Siberg, co-conductor Josef Rhedin, starring Annica Edstam in the role of Fosca. www.smot.se
Recording with Gothenburg Symph
2016-10-01
Josef and Gothenburg Symph in session, recording music by Henrik Lörstad for the upcoming movie Bamse and the Witch´s Daughter. In January, concerts are scheduled for performing the music live to the movie. www.gso.se
Bamse with Gothenburg Symph
2017-01-25
The score of “Bamse and the Witch´s Daughter” was performed live in concert, to a screening of the magical adventure movie, by Josef and Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra at Gothenburg Concert Hall, January 21. www.gso.se
Season openers
2017-09-19
The 17-18 season opened at Malmöfestivalen with Malmö Symphony Orchestra performing “Far and away” at Stortorget in Malmö, August 12.
The concert is a tribute to science fiction and fantasy, hosted by Orvar Säfström, featuring soprano Sabina Zweiacker.
Music from Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, Avatar, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and more.
In the meantime in Falun, Dalasinfoniettan in collaboration with Dalarnas Tidningar launched a new concept; Dalasinfoniettan i det gröna - a free outdoor concert. A great crowd gathered in Stureparken, enjoying Dalasinfoniettan led by Josef in music by Rossini, Elgar, Tchaikovsky a.o.
Soloist: singer Jan Åström, borned and raised in Falun. www.dt.se
Sound design for theatre play
2017-09-20
Dalateatern in Falun stages monologue “Livet kom så plötsligt” by Klas Abrahamsson, featuring Caroline Rendahl, directed by Lisa Hugoson.
“It´s a very important - and well written - play, exploring life with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). I am very pleased to be a part of the creative team, contributing my musical knowledge in choosing and shaping musical extracts by Puccini, Verdi and Wagner” says Josef.
Opens October 7 in Falun www.dalateatern.se
Dickens at the opera
2017-09-20
Josef returns to the Gothenburg Opera, conducting a modern version of Charles Dickens´ A Christmas Carol, featuring classical music, opera, pop and musical.
Directed by Erik Ståhlberg. Soloists Carina Söderman, Mats Almgren, Tobias Ahlsell, David Lundqvist, Anders Wängdahl. Gothenburg Opera orchestra, chorus and children´s chorus. Opening Dec 16. www.opera.se
Behind the scenes
2017-09-20
Watch a short documentary of Josef recording the score “Bamse and the
Witch´s Daughter” with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in August 2016.
A Christmas Carol
2018-01-10
Six sold-out performances of Dickens´ A Christmas Carol at the Gothenburg Opera. With an adapted script and new lyrics by Dura-trion, Carina Söderman, Mats Almgren, Tobias Ahlsell, David Lundqvist, Anders Wängdahl, the opera chorus,
childrens´chorus and opera orchestra excelled in music by Beethoven,
Stevie Wonder, Jabara/Shaffer, Allegri, Barry White, Danny Elfman a.o.
Mats Almgren performs Rocco´s aria from Fidelio by L van Beethoven.
Pippin at Malmö Opera
2018-01-27
Malmö Opera presents Pippin, the musical, by Stephen Schwartz. Opening January 27, featuring Oscar Pierrou Lindén as Pippin, Lindy Larsson as Leading Player, Åsa Fång as Catherine, Nina Pressing as Fastrada, Michael Jansson as King Charles.
Director: Ronny Danielsson
Choreographer: Roger Lybeck
Josef conducts March 2, 3, 4, 10, 11.
2018-02-14
After conducting Malmö symph in august, Josef is reinvited to lead the orchestra, chorus and soloist Sabina Zweiacker in Joystick 10.0.
Starting off at Stortorget Malmö 2006, this will be the 10th edition of Joystick - a concert of game music featuring music from Killzone, Final Fantasy, Halo, Assassin´s Creed, World of Warcraft and many other games.
Malmö Live Concert Hall April 14, 19.00. www.malmolive.se
JOYSTICK 10.0
2018-04-20
In a sold out concert at Malmö Live - the magnificient new home of Malmö Symph - Josef conducted Malmö Symph, the vocal ensemble VOS, Petri Sångare and soloist Sabina Zweiacker.
“It was a blast”, says Josef, “a wonderful achievement by the orchestra and chorus with the beautiful addition of Sabina Zweiackers´ remarkable voice.”
Next season
2018-05-10
Next season Josef returns to the Gothenburg Opera, Norrlandsoperan, Dalasinfoniettan and Dalateatern. More info to be revealed later.
We wish everyone a wonderful summer!
2010-05-30
“Magnificent Touch of Taube”
“As close to Taube as one can get”
Soloists Fredrik Lycke, Helen Sjöholm and Freddie Wadling.
Singin´
in the
Rain
2010-08-25
A little more than a year after his debut with the Stockholm Royal Philharmonics, Josef was reinvited to conduct the orchestra. Now in a concert featuring soloist Maria Möller and music by Bizet, Shostakovich, Stenhammar, Saint-Saens as well as his own music from the soundtracks of Stenhuggaren and Olycksfågeln. Concert 25 Aug at 19.00.
Aalborg Symph Orch
2018-09-01
Starting the season Josef conducted Aalborg Symphony Orchestra for the first time in “Video Games in Symphony” together with soloist Sabina Zweiacker and hosts Jacob Ege Hinchely and Elias Eliot from Han Duo.
2018-09-01
Dalateatern and Musik i Dalarna proudly presents a fullscale production of Sweeney Todd. The show opens at Magasinet, Falun in March 2019, featuring Jan Åström as Sweeney Todd, Susanne Hellström as Mrs Lovett, Johan Wikström as Judge Turpin, Kim Bergkvist as Johanna, Tobias Nilsson as Anthony, Mala Kyndel as Tobias, Marcus Virta as Pirelli, Dalasinfoniettan in the pit. Director Patrik Pettersson, Music Director/cond Josef Rhedin.
2018-09-01
After last years sold out success, A Christmas Carol by Dickens returns to the Gothenburg Opera. Josef conducts all seven shows, featuring Tobias Ahlsell, David Lundqvist, Anders Wängdahl, Carina Söderman, Mats Almgren, Micaela Sjöstedt, orchestra, chorus and childrens chorus.
Opening Dec 13 www.opera.se
Xmas at Gothenburg Opera
Epiphany concerts in the north
2019-03-20
Two concerts featuring Swedish Shuffle - Jeanette Köhn, Rennie Mirro, Karl Dyall - Trio X and NO Symphony orchestra, conducted by Josef at Norrlandsoperan, Umeå Jan 5. Baroque music, Swe-Danes, Povel Ramel, Fred Astaire and Broadway classics.
“Norrlands Opera´s Trettondags conert was a formidable example of boundless inspiration” (Västerbottens-kuriren 2019-01-06)
Karl Dyall, Jeanette Köhn, Rennie Mirro
Sweeney Todd in Falun
2019-04-15
Twenty sold out performances of Sondheim´s masterpiece “Sweeney Todd - the demon barber of Fleet Street” has come to an end. “This is the third joint venture between Dalateatern and Dalasinfoniettan - what a joy it has been!” says Josef.
“Bloodthirsty barber comes alive through orchestral power” (SvD)
“Seductive, funny and brutal. Sweeney Todd does not disappoint anyone (DT)
“An amazing show...5/5” (P4 Dalarna)
2019-04-15
Josef was awarded the 2019 Dalecarlia Music Award - the classical category. “I´m happy, humbled and grateful, says Josef. “Just being nominated, let alone winning, alongside Hillevi Martinpelto, Vattnäs Konsertlada and Dala-Floda Operafest is an honour”.
Classic Music Award
2019-08-17
For a third consecutive year, A Christmas Carol by Dickens returns to the Gothenburg Opera. Josef conducts all seven shows, featuring Tobias Ahlsell, David Lundqvist, Anders Wängdahl, Carina Söderman, Mats Almgren, Micaela Sjöstedt, orchestra, chorus and childrens chorus.
Opening Dec 13 www.opera.se
Scrooge returns
Beauty & The Beast in Malmö
2019-08-17
Oct 19 2019, Alan Menken´s classic musical opens at Malmö Opera. Josef is MD and conductor, teaming up with director Linus Fellbom, choreographer Miles Hoare and set/costume designer Dan Potra. www.malmoopera.se
Beauty & Beast a Blockbuster
2019-11-13
Malmö Opera struck gold in their biggest venture in decades - tickets sell like hot cakes. “The creative team is a dream team, Alan Menken´s beautiful music performed by this wonderful cast, backed up by Malmö Opera Orchestra is nothing short of amazing” says Josef.
Sofie Gunnarsson and Fred Johanson. Photo by Katja Tauberman.
“Quite magically enchanting” (Skånskan, Norra Skåne)
“A hit parade managed with a sparkling mood” (Dagens Nyheter)
John Martin Bengtsson and Oscar Pierrou. Photo by Katja Tauberman.
“A fluffy cream pastry” (Expressen)
“The song 'Be Our Guest' can be one of the most beautiful and eye-catching ensemble shows I've seen on a swedish stage” (Borås Tidning)
Beauty and the Beast runs until April 30th 2020. www.malmoopera.se
“Alan Menken's romantic film music is well taken care of in Josef Rhedin's arrangements, embedding this generous Gesamtkunstwerk into the thrill and sweetness of the classic fairy tale” (Svenska Dagbladet)
Finally - after a year of silence:
2021-06-08
Opening Sept 3rd at Malmö Opera. Director Heinrich Christensen, Music Director Josef Rhedin, Choreographer Miles Hoare. Frida Modén Treichl as Maria, Michael Jansson as Georg von Trapp, Gunilla Backman as The Mother Abbess.
Playing until Jan 30, 2022. www.malmoopera.se
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The Sound of Music in Malmö
2021-09-12
At last, restrictions gradually are lifted and the classic masterpiece The Sound Of Music opened at Malmö Opera. At first with a maximum of 300 in the audience, but soon we expect to play in front of a full house. What a joy!
“Malmö Opera claims its rightful position as an extraordinarily resourceful musical theatre” (Sydsvenskan)
“An injection of pure Do-Re-Mi happiness” (Dagens Nyheter)
Frida Modén Treichl, Michael Jansson, Sarah Lehmann. Photo Emmalisa Pauly.
“Josef Rhedin leads the opera orchestra with a firm hand through Rodgers´ vibrant melodies. Those who´ve gotten hold of a ticket - and are longing for a live stage experience - will not be disappointed!” (Skånska Dagbladet)
“Playfulness and precision in The Sound of Music at Malmö Opera, featuring children who sing wonderfully, and a strong Frida Modén Treichl in the leading role. Josef Rhedin leads the orchestra with steady precision and a rythmic groove.” (Svenska Dagbladet)
“I´m filled with a horror both delicious and realistic!” (Expressen)
Frida Modén Treichl, children and ensemble. Photo Emmalisa Pauly.
Willkommen, bienvenue!
2023-04-17
Opening Sept 23 at Magasinet, Falun. Director Daniel Rylander, Music Director Josef Rhedin, Choreographer Cynthia Kai, featuring Mala Kyndel as Sally Bowles and Anders Wängdahl as Emcee with Dalasinfoniettan in the pit.
Playing until Oct 21, 2023. www.cabaretfalun.se
Cabaret - a smash hit
2023-11-04
“Cabaret at Magasinet turns into a colorful display of decadent escapism.”
“The Dalasinfonietta, under conductor Josef Rhedin, manages the music in the best way, it sounds magnificent without losing the musical lightness that characterizes the time period.” (Falukuriren)
“The soloists, in singing and acting, the dance ensemble, the orchestra under Josef Rhedin, everything is convincing. It is confident. ” (Dalademokraten)
Anders Wängdahl as EmCee with ensemble. Photo by Markus Gårder.
“Mala Kyndel is a brilliant and fiery Sally Bowles. Jakob Bladh as Cliff Bradshaw projects exactly the anxiety many feel today” (Dalademokraten)
Mala Kyndel and Jakob Bladh. Photo by Markus Gårder.
“5 out of 5” (P4 Dalarna)
2023-12-23
Seven completely sold out shows when the spectacular production of Dickens´ A Christmas Carol was performed for the fourth time at the Gothenburg Opera. Josef conducted all shows, featuring Tobias Ahlsell, David Lundqvist, Anders Wängdahl, Carina Söderman, Mats Almgren, Julia Carlström, orchestra, chorus and childrens chorus.
15-22 Dec 2023 www.opera.se
Gothenburg Opera
2024-03-09
For the upcoming three seasons Josef has several exciting projects in the pipeline. “Concerts, a musical production and a long-time favorite adventurous endeavour that´s been on my bucket list for many years” says Josef secretively, unwilling to reveal anything more at this time. To be continued...
Projects in the pipeline
Season 24/25
2024-09-04
The season opened in Leksand, August 17, with an open air concert featuring Dalasinfoniettan, singer/songwriter Stiko Per Larsson and a childrens choir.
Josef has had an ongoing collaboration with Stiko Per for a few years, writing orchestral arrangement for his songs. Five of them were performed in Leksand in front of an enthusiastic audience.
The concert started off with Bernstein´s
famous Ouverture to Candide and also included music by Shostakovich, Alfvén, Higdon and Vaughan Williams.
Josef will continue the mutually appreciated collaboration with Dalasinfoniettan in January - a concert at Kulturhuset tio14 in Falun.
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