Jonathan Antoine

Featured in our Winter 2014 Issue

Biography

When Jonathan sings, it’s immediately apparent you are hearing one of the best voices in the world. The quality, feeling and authenticity that he puts into his performances reaches out and draws you into the music. Depending on the theme of the current serenade, he has you feeling the thrill of new love, brokenhearted, grieving, hopeful, energized and more.

From Puccini to Leonard Cohen, Jonathan sings a diverse repertoire, bringing many musical tastes together and audiences appreciate all.

The much anticipated album showcased Jonathan’s growth and hard work training his voice. It contains classics such as La Donna e Mobile, Panis Angelicus, and a must-sing tribute to Mario Lanza with Be My Love to name but a few. Just before release date, Jonathan was invited to perform in the finale concert of the month-long iTunes festival held at the Roundhouse in London, as Placido Domingo’s guest. At the ripe age of 19, he had his first number one charting classical album.

2014 also found Jonathan performing for the first time in the USA. David Foster whisked him away to perform at the 20th anniversary Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night- an incredible experience for such a worthy cause. At another performance in Florida, a highlight was singing the Beatles’ Let it Be with Sting, Ne-Yo, Adam Levine and Tessanne Chin.

After a second successful UK tour, multiple performances in shows such as the Classical Spectacular at Royal Albert Hall and a very brief, much needed break; Jonathan started work on Believe, his fourth album and sophomore solo album released in August 2016. Immediately, his progression was apparent upon listening to his stunning interpretations of Puccini’s E Lucevan le Stelle and Che Gelida Manina. His vocal coach, the much revered Joy Mammen, said “I don’t think there is Tenor past or present with a better Top C! He performs with charm, sincerity and a natural communication; a beautiful quality that will only improve”

Believe, Jonathan Antoine’s second number one charting album, is as diverse as his fans with a mix of classic arias, musical theatre songs and contemporary classics. There is something for everyone.

Jonathan currently continues with his musical studies and vocal training with his beloved teacher, Joy Mammen. His development and maturing is ongoing and shows at every performance he gives. He lives just outside of London, UK and has his own studio on the property where he writes music and works on learning and fine tuning various pieces for performances and future recordings. He has also been having fun doing voice acting projects for video games. A lover of all music genres, and heavy metal in particular, Jonathan also has a love of playing guitars with quite a collection started consisting of six, seven, and eight-string guitars, plus two basses and a ukulele.

Jonathan’s inclusive and down to earth nature have been a huge attractant in introducing people to the classical genre that normally would not have been interested. The popularity of his videos on YouTube has been staggering with collective views in the 100’s of millions and he doesn’t take any fan for granted.

Some of the causes Jonathan supports include fighting homelessness, anything to do with animal welfare and he is very proudly a patron of the Katy Holmes Trust, which helps raise funds and awareness for paediatric brain tumour research. Other issues that are very personal to Jonathan are mental health and anti-bullying. He has been incredibly open speaking in multiple interviews about the importance of self-worth and a general loving attitude and outlook on life.