Emil Jonason (b. 1983) is one of the leading Swedish artists of his generation. He has already played at Europe’s top venues, after being nominated by the Stockholm Concert House for the European Concert Hall Organization’s Rising Star recital series. His performance of John Corigliano’s clarinet concerto together with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in 2008 led to his nomination, and he was later invited to Musikverein Vienna, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Philharmonie Köln, Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Cité de la Musique Paris among others.

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In early 2012 Emil made a huge success with his performances of Magnus Lindberg’s clarinet concerto, together with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. With a desire to expand the borders of his instrument, as well as supporting new Swedish music, Emil has commissioned a clarinet concerto by the world famous Christian Lindberg. Emil will perform the world premiere in october 2013 together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.