Peter Jöback
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Peter Arne Jöback is a Swedish singer and musical artist, and is regarded as being one of Sweden's best male vocalists .
at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London’s West End in 1997. Three years later at the same theatre, Jöback created the role of Michael in Macintosh’s original production of The Witches of Eastwick.
Peter Jöback got his big break through his collaboration with ABBA
's Björn Ulvaeus
and Benny Andersson
. In their musical Kristina från Duvemåla (The Emigrants) at Malmö Opera and Music Theatre
, Jöback created the role of Robert and his theme song, “Guldet blev till sand”, broke every record in the Swedish charts. The musical was seen by over one million Swedes and the original cast CD-box became a triple-platinum album and received several Swedish Grammy awards. Jöback received his first Golden Mask for his role as Robert.
In 2004 Jöback collaborated with the internationally renowned Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nick Davies in a project called Storybook where he performed classic songs in brand new arrangements. GSO and Jöback released a CD which became a Gold Disc and also performed two concerts in the Globe Arena and Scandinavium Arena in Sweden. The album also brought Jöback to a superstar status in Norway. His first solo tour there in 2005 was a success both with audience and media.
in Stockholm
and Gothenburg
. He received critical praise as well as his second Golden Mask Tony Award. He already in 2003 performed as the MC at Gladsaxe Theatre in Copenhagen.
Jöback ended 2008 with a sold-out Christmas tour in arenas in Scandinavia
following the release of a new 4x platinum-selling Christmas album. In 2007 he also toured Scandinavia with his platinum-selling studio album with original songs co-written by himself. In January 2009 Jöback moved to New York
to get new inspiration and make new acquaintances. This has resulted in an album entitled East Side Stories, recorded in Woodstock, featuring prominent guests such as Kate Pierson from the The B52's, Sia Furler, Gail Ann Dorsey and the group Betty.
the Swedish Pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
) he received a wildcard from SVT. His song, "Hollow", reached the final of the competition, ultimately finishing in 9th position. In 2012 Jöback will star as the Phantom in the London production of The Phantom of the Opera
.
1997–2000
Cameron Macintosh discovered Peter Jöback’s talent and offered him the lead as Chris in Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
Miss Saigon is a musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, with lyrics by Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr.. It is based on Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly, and similarly tells the tragic tale of a doomed romance involving an Asian woman abandoned by her American lover...
at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London’s West End in 1997. Three years later at the same theatre, Jöback created the role of Michael in Macintosh’s original production of The Witches of Eastwick.
Peter Jöback got his big break through his collaboration with ABBA
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog...
's Björn Ulvaeus
Björn Ulvaeus
Björn Kristian Ulvaeus is a Swedish songwriter, composer, musician, writer, producer, a former member of the Swedish musical group ABBA , and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia!...
and Benny Andersson
Benny Andersson
Göran Bror "Benny" Andersson is a Swedish musician, composer, a former member of the Swedish musical group ABBA , and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia!...
. In their musical Kristina från Duvemåla (The Emigrants) at Malmö Opera and Music Theatre
Malmö Opera and Music Theatre
Malmö Opera and Music Theatre is an opera house in Malmö, Sweden. An opera company of the same name presents seasons of opera in this house....
, Jöback created the role of Robert and his theme song, “Guldet blev till sand”, broke every record in the Swedish charts. The musical was seen by over one million Swedes and the original cast CD-box became a triple-platinum album and received several Swedish Grammy awards. Jöback received his first Golden Mask for his role as Robert.
2000–2005
His many stage performances and albums have been met with critical acclaim. Jöback’s very personal Christmas album, which was released in 2002 is regarded as “The Ultimate Christmas album of all times…” On this album Jöback teamed up with Norwegian singer Ms Sissel Kyrkjebö in a duet of the Irish folk song “Be thou my vision” in a Swedish translation. The duo have since been frequent guests at each other’s concerts.In 2004 Jöback collaborated with the internationally renowned Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nick Davies in a project called Storybook where he performed classic songs in brand new arrangements. GSO and Jöback released a CD which became a Gold Disc and also performed two concerts in the Globe Arena and Scandinavium Arena in Sweden. The album also brought Jöback to a superstar status in Norway. His first solo tour there in 2005 was a success both with audience and media.
2006–2009
During 2006–2007 Peter Jöback starred as the MC in a production of CabaretCabaret (musical)
Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The 1966 Broadway production became a hit and spawned a 1972 film as well as numerous subsequent productions....
in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
and Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
. He received critical praise as well as his second Golden Mask Tony Award. He already in 2003 performed as the MC at Gladsaxe Theatre in Copenhagen.
Jöback ended 2008 with a sold-out Christmas tour in arenas in Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
following the release of a new 4x platinum-selling Christmas album. In 2007 he also toured Scandinavia with his platinum-selling studio album with original songs co-written by himself. In January 2009 Jöback moved to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to get new inspiration and make new acquaintances. This has resulted in an album entitled East Side Stories, recorded in Woodstock, featuring prominent guests such as Kate Pierson from the The B52's, Sia Furler, Gail Ann Dorsey and the group Betty.
2010–present
Peter Jöback entered Melodifestivalen 2010Melodifestivalen 2010
Melodifestivalen 2010 was a Swedish song contest held between February and March 2010. It was the selection for the 50th song to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, and was the 49th edition of Melodifestivalen...
the Swedish Pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
) he received a wildcard from SVT. His song, "Hollow", reached the final of the competition, ultimately finishing in 9th position. In 2012 Jöback will star as the Phantom in the London production of The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)
The Phantom of the Opera is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux.The music was composed by Lloyd Webber, and most lyrics were written by Charles Hart, with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. Alan Jay Lerner was an early collaborator,...
.
Albums
- 2011: Livet, kärleken och döden - La vie, l'amour, la mort
- 2010: En kväll med Peter Jöback (Live Album)
- 2009: East Side stories
- 2008: Himlen är inget tak (A live CD with Eva DahlgrenEva DahlgrenEva Dahlgren is a Swedish pop musician, born 9 June 1960 in Umeå, Sweden.Dahlgren was discovered by musician/producer Bruno Glenmark in 1978 after appearing on the TV show "Sveriges magasin" and her debut album Finns det nån som bryr sej om was released the same year...
) - 2007: Människor som du och jag
- 2006: Flera sidor av samma man (double CD compilation)
- 2004: Storybook
- 2004: Det här är platsen
- 2003: Jag kommer hem igen till jul (new version with extra song)
- 2002: Jag kommer hem igen till jul
- 2002: I Feel Good And I'm Worth It
- 2000: Only When I Breathe
- 1997: Personliga val
- 1993: Peter Jöback
Singles
- 2009: Sing, with Kate PiersonKate PiersonCatherine Elizabeth "Kate" Pierson is an American vocalist and one of the lead singers and founding members of The B-52's. One of the multi-instrumentalists in the band, Pierson played guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments...
- 2008: Himlen är inget tak, with Eva DahlgrenEva DahlgrenEva Dahlgren is a Swedish pop musician, born 9 June 1960 in Umeå, Sweden.Dahlgren was discovered by musician/producer Bruno Glenmark in 1978 after appearing on the TV show "Sveriges magasin" and her debut album Finns det nån som bryr sej om was released the same year...
- 2007: Han är med mig nu, featuring Annika Norlin [Säkert]
- 2007: Stockholm i natt
- 2007: Italy vs Helsinki, together with the band Laakso
- 2007: Jag står för allt jag gjort
- 2006: Jag blundar i solens sken
- 2004: Sommarens sista sång
- 2004: Du har förlorat mer än jag
- 2003: Gå inte förbi, duet with Sissel KyrkjebøSissel KyrkjebøSissel Kyrkjebø , also simply known as Sissel, is a Norwegian soprano.Sissel is considered one of the world's top crossover sopranos. Sissel's musical style runs the gamut from pop recordings and folk songs, to classical vocals and operatic arias...
- 2002: She's Like A Butterfly
- 2002: Sinner
- 2001: Under My Skin
- 2000: Tonight
- 2000: Higher
- 1999: Hon ser inte mig
- 1998: Vem ser ett barn
- 1997: En sång om oss
- 1996: Guldet blev till sand
- 1993: Nu när jag funnit dig
- 1993: Det ingen annan vet
- 1993: Du är min längtan
- 1992: More Than A Game
- 1991: This Time
- 1990: Let's Kiss (Like Angels Do)
- 1990: En sensation
Cast recordings/soundtracks
- 2007: Cabaret
- 2000: The Witches Of Eastwick
- 1999: 16 Favoriter ur Kristina från Duvemåla
- 1996: Kristina från Duvemåla
- 1994: Aladdin Jafars Återkomst
- 1993: Fame - The Musical
- 1993: Aladdin
- 1992: Rockmusikalen Grease
Musicals and other shows
- 2012: The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)The Phantom of the Opera is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux.The music was composed by Lloyd Webber, and most lyrics were written by Charles Hart, with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. Alan Jay Lerner was an early collaborator,...
, Her Majesty's TheatreHer Majesty's TheatreHer Majesty's Theatre is a West End theatre, in Haymarket, City of Westminster, London. The present building was designed by Charles J. Phipps and was constructed in 1897 for actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree, who established the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at the theatre...
, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... - 2009: En Julkonsert
- 2008: En Julkonsert
- 2007: Cabaret, in Gothenburg
- 2006: Cabaret, in Stockholm
- 2005: Rhapsody in rock, Sweden tour
- 2005: Concert tour in Norway
- 2003: Cabaret, in Copenhagen
- 2000: Stuart Little
- 2000: The Witches of Eastwick, in London
- 1999: Där Regnbågen Slutar
- 1998: Jesus Christ Superstar
- 1998: Personliga Val - Live
- 1998: Peter Jöback Show
- 1997: Miss Saigon, in London
- 1997: Peter Jöback - A Musical Voyage
- 1995-98: Kristina Från Duvemåla
- 1994-95: Musical Express 1 & 2
- 1994: Djungelboken
- 1993-94: Fame
- 1993: Aladdin
- 1991-92: Grease
- 1990: West Side Story
- 1990: Melodifestivalen
- 1988: Här & Nu
- 1984-85: Kavallerijungfrun
- 1983-84: Snövit (Snow white)
- 1982-84: Sound Of Music
- 1982-83: Mio Min Mio
External links
- Peter Jöback's official site (English and Swedish)
- Official myspace (English)
- Unofficial site (English)
- Label official site (Swedish)
- Management official site (Swedish)