about
about
Carl-Oscar Østerlind
A musician among musicians - combining chamber music sensibility, structural clarity, and broad experience across classical and contemporary repertoire.
A Nordic conductor with a performer’s background and an international outlook, Carl-Oscar Østerlind is establishing himself on the podium, working across Scandinavia and increasingly on the European stage. He regularly collaborates with orchestras such as the Helsingborg and Malmö Symphony Orchestras and has been part of the Danish career program for conductors - Dirigentløftet. From 2027-29 Carl-Oscar will be guest conductor for the Danish Sinfonietta (Randers Kammerorkester).
As a cellist, Carl-Oscar Østerlind is first prize winner of the Danish String Soloist Competition and has received several awards, including the Jacob Gade Grand Prize. He has performed internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and guest principal with leading Scandinavian orchestras, and has been a member of internationally acclaimed ensembles such as the Danish String Quartet and Messiaen Quartet Copenhagen. He is currently a teacher at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen.
concerts
concerts
upcoming Activities 2026/27
15-17 September - Malmö Live, Malmö Symphony Orchestra. Concerts for schools. Wagner, Dvorak, Shostakovich, Mozart
19 September - Malmö Live, Malmö Symphony Orchestra. Nalle-konsert, “Nalle meets the Dinosaurs”
29. October - Lyngby, DK. BMW Lyngby, Lyngby-Taarbæk Symphony Orchestra, Soloist: Malin Broman
1. November - Rødovre, DK. Rødovre Gymnasium, Lyngby-Taarbæk Symphony Orchestra, Soloist: Malin Broman
24.-27. November - Helsingborg, SE Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, School concerts. Narrator: Ayla Kabaca
8.-11. December - Helsingborg, SE Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, School concerts. Narrator: Ayla Kabaca
12. December - Helsingborg, SE Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Christmas Concert - The Snowman
2027
10. January - Randers, DK - Værket. Danish Sinfonietta/Randers Chamber Orchestra. New Years Concert
14. January - Copenhagen, DK - Ferring, Öresunds Unga Symfoniker + Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra - Two cities, One Sound
15. January - Malmö, SE - Malmö Live, Öresunds Unga Symfoniker + Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra - Two cities, One Sound
28. February - Copenhagen, DK - DR Concert Hall - Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra
17. April - Malmö, SE - Malmö Live, Malmö Symphony Orchestra and SKUSO, Skåne Youth Orchestra
20-25 April - Sønderborg, DK - Denmark Philharmonic/Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester
24. April - Holstebro, DK - Orkesterefterskolen Symphony Orchestra
22. May - Copenhagen, DK - Tivoli Concert Hall - Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra
media
media
Video
Sound
Schnittke: Music for cello and piano, now available on DANACORD January 2021
“This is clearly a masterclass in performance. I am sure that Schnittke enthusiasts will find this CD an essential addition to their collection.”
- John France, Musicweb International
Brahms: Sonatas for cello and piano + clarinet sonata in e-flat, arranged for cello and piano DANACORD 2020
"When Brahms transforms from a challenge into a beautiful reward... a true gift for lovers of Brahms."
Thomas Michelsen, Politiken
Debussy: Chamber Music DANACORD 2019
"The playing on this disc is superb, from the first to the last note."
John France - Music Web International
Downloads
contact
contact
For booking and inquiries, please contact:
carl.osterlind@gmail.com +45 28183389