Jonathon Henderson
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Jonathan is an Australian flautist with a multifaceted career spanning Australia and the Nordic countries. Recognized for his dynamic performances and technical mastery, he has been engaged as orchestra principal, chamber music collaborator and recitalist across both regions, appearing at major international festivals including the BBC Proms and Lucerne Festival. His playing has been described by critics as “sublime” (Limelight Magazine), showcasing a “rich range of flute timbres” (The Creative Issue) and “a level of virtuoso control rarely heard” (The Music Trust).
His professional career began in 2012 when he was appointed Principal Flute of the Estonian National Opera Orchestra, a position he held until 2019. During this time, he also worked extensively in Finland as Guest Principal Flute with the Turku Philharmonic and Tampere Philharmonic orchestras and performed with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Nordic Symphony Orchestra. In Australia, Jonathan has performed with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and appeared as Guest Principal Flute with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia Orchestra, as well as Guest Associate Principal Flute with Orchestra Victoria.
A dedicated chamber musician, Jonathan is the founder and Artistic Director of Contra Concerts and flautist of the Australian Debussy Trio. As a guest artist, he has appeared at Festival Archipel Switzerland, Bangalow Music Festival, Brisbane Music Festival, Melbourne Recital Centre, Musica Viva Tasmania, Orange Chamber Music Festival, Phoenix Central Park and the Tallinn Chamber Music Festival among others.