about
about
Carl-Oscar Østerlind - Conductor
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.”
As a cellist, Carl-Oscar Østerlind has performed internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and guest principal with leading Scandinavian orchestras, and has been a member of the internationally acclaimed Danish String Quartet. He is also active as a teacher at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen.
concerts
concerts
upcoming Activities 2026
1.March - Copenhagen, DR Concert Hall. Conducting Tchaikovsky 5th Symphony.
9. March - Malmö, SE, Malmö Live Concert Hall. Carl-Oscar will assist Chief conductor Martyn Brabbins, Malmö Symphony Orchestra
15. March - Espergærde Musikforening, DK - Ensemble Mutatis
12. April - Copenhagen, DK, Helligåndskirken. Conducting three organ concertos Copenhagen Youth Symphony Orchestra
18. April - Amsterdam, NL Bernard Haitink Saal Amsterdam Conservatorium
19. April - Beverwijk, NL, Grote Kerk
22. April - Haarlem, NL, Haarlem Philharmonie
24. April - Copenhagen, DK. Sankt Annæ Gymnasium Festival
5. May - Malmö, SE Malmö Opera - Stråkduel - Side by side concert
16. May - Copenhagen, DK Tivoli Concert Hall Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra
2.-8. August - Linköping, SE Tonlek Master Class
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
Previous Activities 2025
22.-23 March - Copenhagen, Teaching at Conducting Master Class “Unge på Podiet”
5. April - Malmö Live, Malmö Symphony Orchestra. Nalle-konsert, Mozart program
1. May - Sankt Johannes Kirke, Copenhagen. Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra, Mendelssohn, Kodaly, Nielsen
18. May - Koncertkirken, Copenhagen. Atlas Wood Wind Quintet. G. Berg Quintet
25. May - Odd Fellow Palæet Copenhagen Festival Ensemble, Dvorak, Mozart, Shostakovich
9. June - Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen. Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra, Mendelssohn, Kodaly, Nielsen, Kierkegaard
14. June - Copenhagen Østerbro Chamber Soloists Bartok: Divertimento, Grieg: Piano Concerto, Pade: Parametre
6-12 July - Rødby, Denmark. Tonlek Summer Master Classes
17-18 September - Malmö Live, Malmö Symphony Orchestra. Film and video game music.
28. September - Sorgenfri Church, Copenhagen. Arco Chamber Orchestra, Mozart, Beethoven, Crusell
10. October - Copenhagen Cathedral, Copenhagen Boys Choir and Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra
14. November - Hellig Kors Kirke, Copenhagen Youth Symphony Orchestra, Bonde-Torp, C. Franck
16. November - Hellig Kors Kirke, Copenhagen Youth Symphony Orchestra, Bonde-Torp, C. Franck
20. November - Sankt Petri Kirke, Sankt Petri celebrates 450 years. Premiere of music by Steingrimur Rohloff
25.-28. November - Helsingborg, Sweden. Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Concerts for children
8.-11. December - Helsingborg, Sweden. Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Concerts for children
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