Petteri Iivonen

Violin

Petteri Iivonen is without a doubt one of the best Finnish violinists. He’s been praised for example for his flawless technique along with expressive interpretation and control and emotional sensitivity. Silver Medalist and Special Prize winner at the 10th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, Iivonen is currently the Premier Violon Solo of the Opéra National de Paris. 

Highlights of Iivonen’s solo career include his appearances with the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie and Montreal Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. Iivonen has also been heard in concerts at the Museé du Louvre in Paris, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Tokyo Opera City. In addition, he has performed as a soloist with all of the major orchestras in Finland.

As a devoted chamber musician, Petteri Iivonen has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Lang Lang, Matti Salminen, Jasmine Choi, and Nobuko Imai.

Petteri Iivonen plays a G. B. Guadagnini violin from 1746.