Who’s Johan Dalene?
Johan Dalene is a 21-year-old Swedish violinist who made his massive break in 2019, when he was awarded first prize on the prestigious Carl Nielsen Worldwide Competitors. Since then he has gained respect for the intelligence of his interpretations, the class of his tone and the spontaneity of his performances – not least from the famend Dutch violinist Janine Jansen, with whom he has taken a number of lessons.
When and the place was he born?
He was born in Norrköping, Sweden, on 5 August 2000.
The place has he carried out?
Just lately chosen as a European Live performance Corridor Group (ECHO) Rising Star, he has carried out at venues starting from the Musikverein Wien to Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam. From 2019-21, he was additionally a BBC New Era Artist, and gave performances with the BBC Orchestras, which had been broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
How did he resolve to take up the violin?
Born to 2 musicians – his mom is a pianist, and his father a cellist – Dalene initially wished to observe in his father’s footsteps and take up the cello. Eager nevertheless, that the four-year-old Dalene ought to tread his personal path, his father inspired him to attempt the violin first and to change to the cello after a 12 months if he did not get pleasure from it. He ended up sticking with it.
What sort of music does he wish to play?
Though he’s well-versed in core repertoire, he has a mushy spot for Scandinavian music. He was extensively praised final 12 months for his album of Nordic music for violin and piano, in addition to his recording of violin concertos by Nielsen and Sibelius, which was launched earlier this 12 months.
Does he produce other hobbies?
Sure, he’s a eager footballer; for some time, in his early teenagers, Dalene was much more enthused about enjoying soccer than about enjoying the violin. He additionally describes himself as a little bit of a foodie and admits that one silver lining in regards to the lockdown was the possibility to look at Netflix and discover ways to prepare dinner.
When can I hear him carry out?
On the BBC Proms on Tuesday 26 July, when he performs Barber’s Violin Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra carried out by Jordan de Souza. Later, on 16 December, he returns to London to offer a recital of Brahms and Schubert at Wigmore Corridor with pianist Igor Levit and cellist Julia Hagen.
Picture: Mats Bäcker
