Theresa Pilsl is a German soprano, and one of the rising stars of her generation in both operatic and concert performances. In the current season she will perform, among other things, the soprano part in Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s ‘Elijah’ with the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and ‘A German Requiem’ by…
Livia Schweizer is a flautist, improvisor, educator and artistic researcher based in Helsinki. She started to study flute at the Conservatory Mascagni of Livorno. Attracted by the Nordic cultures and by the Finnish musical scene, in 2012 Livia took part in the Erasmus program at the OAMK in Oulu, and…
Photo Gerard Collett Keval Shah has quickly established himself at the forefront of a new generation of collaborative pianists. Since 2020, he has been Lecturer of Lied at the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, an appointment which made him the institution’s youngest professor, and he now divides his time between running the…
Artistic director of the “Sounds of Luosto” festival, Aku Sorensen (born in Santa Clara, CA) has recently completed a master’s degree in conducting at the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts, under the tutelage of Sakari Oramo. He has previously received tuition from such conductors as Jorma Panula,…
Saara Särkimäki began her cello studies at the pulla-scented Western Helsinki Music Institute. From there her studies led her first to the Sibelius Academy and later, to complete a master’s degree at the Hochschule für Muik Saar under the tutelage of Gustav Rivinuk. She also spent the Academic year 2019-2020…
Photo Anna-Mari Viksten Violinist Philip Zuckerman has been praised by audiences and critics for his “enchanting tone,” “technical brilliance,” and “charisma” (Badische Zeitung). Philip is the 1st Concertmaster of Turku Philharmonic Orchestra and is in demand as guest concertmaster in major orchestras such as Gothenburg Symphony and Tampere Philharmonic. As…
The Program and performers for the 2024 Luosto soi!/Sounds of Luosto festival, taking place in the beginning of August, have been published. The four-day festival will take place1.8.–4.8. on Luosto, Pyhä, and in Sodankylä. The theme of the 2025 festival is Echoes of history. On offer is a highly varied…
A wonderful classical music event held amidst the mountain scenery of Lapland in Luosto, Pyhä and Sodankylä 1 August – 4 August 2024. Concerts held on the slopes of Ukko-Luosto, in the old log church at Sodankylä, and at other intriguing new venues will provide a diverse range of chamber,…
A wonderful classical music event held amidst the mountain scenery of Lapland in Luosto, Pyhä and Sodankylä 1 August – 4 August 2024. Concerts held on the slopes of Ukko-Luosto, in the old log church at Sodankylä, and at other intriguing new venues will provide a diverse range of chamber,…
Joel Ward is an Anglo-Finnish audio engineer and musician. Originally a trumpet player, later a bass player, and now primarily a singer, Ward is also a remarkably experienced sound technician despite his young age. He graduated from the University of the Arts, Helsinki Sibelius Academy’s music technology program with a…
