Albums
Metal Angel
Idenstam’s large work inspired by angels in a Gothic fantasy landscape. Recorded in Monaco Cathedral
Lofoten Meditations
Improvisations inspired by the nature in Lofoten, Norway, and the climate crisis. Recorded on Idenstam’s own digital organ using the Schnitger and Cavaillé-Coll samples with Meantone and Baroque tunings.
Northern Dances
With Erik Rydvall, nyckelharpa. Epic Scandinavian folk music recorded in Kristiansand Cathedral, Norway
Bach på svenska / Bach in Swedish II German Bells
”Bach på svenska” II Tyska klockorna with Lisa Rydberg, fiddle. This is the duo’s second album with Bach’s dances played by Swedish folk musicians.
Debussy and Ravel
”Debussy / Ravel on the organ” Idenstam´a transcriptions of Debussy La mer, Ravel La valse etc. recorded on the spectacular organ in Saint Martin´s Church in Dudelange, Luxembourg.
A Sami Requiem
A Saami Requiem with Ola Stinnerbom, joik, and Erik Weissglass, guitars, and Rafael Sida, percussion. A death mass inspired by both the indigenous and the Christian traditions.
Jukkaslåtar / Songs for Jukkasjärvi
”Jukkaslåtar / Songs for Jukkasjärvi” Swedish folk music meets with Saami joik, Messiaen harmonies and percussion. Recorded in Gunnar’s native city and organ, in Kiruna church for the 400 years jubilee of Jukkasjärvi. With Sandra Marteleur, fiddle, Simon Marainen and Brita-Stina Sjaggo, joik and vocals, Torbjörn Jakobsson, saxophones and Jonas Sjöblom, percussion.
LÅTAR / Swedish Folk Tunes
”Låtar / Swedish Folk Tunes” with Johan Hedin, nyckelharpa. The flutes, the woodwind and the brass of the organ embrace the delicate sound of the nyckelharpa in this Swedish dance music.
LÅTAR II / Swedish Folk Tunes II
”LÅTAR II / Swedish Folk Tunes II” with Johan Hedin, nyckelharpa. The duo’s second album described by Fiona Talkington, BBC, as most of all reminding of progressive rock.
Bach på svenska / Bach in Swedish
”Bach på svenska / Bach in Swedish” with Lisa Rydberg, fiddle. The duo’s first album with Bach’s dances played by Swedish folk musicians. But above all: It is Bach! A dancing Bach.
Folkjul / A Swedish Folk Christmas
”Folkjul – A Swedish Folk Christmas” with large organ, fiddle, folk song and choir. Traditional and folk Christmas songs embraced by melodies in the Scandinavian folk music tradition. Lisa Rydberg, Emma Härdelin, S:t Jacob’s Chamber Choir and Gary Graden. Recorded in Oscars church, Stockholm.
Cathedral Music
”Cathedral Music” Gunnar Idenstam’s first album mixing the French cathedral music tradition with elements from rock.
Midsummer Night´s Mass
”Midsummer Night’s Mass” with Anders Paulsson, soprano saxophone. Meditative Scandinavian and Estonian folk tunes.
Bach Organ Works
”Bach organ works” recorded in 1991 on the Baroque organ in Naantali, Finland.
Minnesmusik / Memorial Music
”Minnesmusik / MeMusic” Music for grief recorded on the Grönlund organ in Hedvig Eleonora Church, Stockholm
Wedding Music
”Midsummer Night’s Mass” with Anders Paulsson, soprano saxophone. Meditative Scandinavian and Estonian folk tunes.
Gothic Stories
”Gothic Stories” Improvisations with percussion duo Doublebeats. Recorded during one night in Hoogstraaten, Belgium
Folkjul / A Swedish Folk Christmas II
”Folkjul – A Swedish Folk Christmas” II with large organ, fiddle, folk song and choir. Traditional and folk Christmas songs embraced by melodies in the Scandinavian folk music tradition. Lisa Rydberg, Emma Härdelin, S:t Jacob’s Chamber Choir and Gary Graden. Recorded in Eric Ericsonhallen, Stockholm, on Gunnar’s own digital organ.