Work Scholarship from Konstnärsnämden

I am thrilled to be the recipient of an 80.000 SEK one-year work scholarship from The Swedish Arts Grants Committee (Konstnärsnämden) for 2025. A new solo project is in the works!

J.H. Roman "Assaggi' is released on Rubicon

On April 25th my recording of Roman's Assaggi was released, and I celebrated with two release concerts--one in Garnisons Church in Copenhagen, where the CD was recorded, and one in Malmö at Andy's Corner. I am so touched by all the friends and colleagues who joined me to listen and show support, and deeply grateful for my wonderful colleagues Dohyo Sol, Giulia Cantone, and not least Hanna Loftsdottir who jumped in at the very last minute. 

The last two and a half years have been quite a journey. When I set out to make a solo recording, I had no idea what it would entail—not only choosing and learning the music, but all of the practical things: the venue, recording engineer, making budgets, applying (and applying and applying) for funding, taking photos, researching and writing the notes, finding a label…

The list goes on and through the entire process, I never stopped being totally in love with this music. It gave me the opportunity to explore the scope of colors, characters and nuances of the Baroque violin and to hone both my technique and musical decision-making skills. I’m so excited to put it out into the world! 

Although this is a solo CD, it would not have been possible without the help and support of my village. A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to:

My amazing producer Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir pushed me to the very extremes of my own potential (and in such a positive way!) A recording is in fact a collaboration with the producer, and working with her has been an extremely intensive but always inspiring process. 

Rubicon Classics, for taking me on and believing in the project.

Dohyo Sol¸ guided me through the application process and was happy to share his invaluable expertise on the recording industry. 

My dear friends and colleagues Judith-maria Blomsterberg, Aureliusz Golinski , Lars Henriksson, Jonathan Manson, Fredrik Österling and Dohyo Sol listened extensively and gave me feedback and the support I needed from early on in the process. 

Johan Tufvesson for his urtext edition of the Assaggi.

The fantastic Aija Svensson whose photos helped create the aesthetic of the booklet. 

My mom Vita Luthmers for the extra support at home during the crazy pre-release weeks. 

And my extremely multi-talented husband Johnny Teyssier not only took the cover photo, but was an incredible support in literally every possible aspect of making this CD, from taking the kids on a jaunt so I could practice a little more, to listening to my first and second edits over and over again, encouraging me to be brave, and cheering me on the whole time. 

I would also like to thank the foundations whose support made this recording possible: Kulturrådet, Crafoordska Stiftelsen and Helge Ax:son Johnson Stiftelse. 

April 2025