Role

:

Conductor

Birth

:

April 29, 1980 in Kouvola, Finland

 

Pietari Inkinen is a Finnish conductor and violinist who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on April 16, 1980, in Helsinki, Finland, Inkinen showed an early interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of four. He went on to study at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he received his diploma in violin performance in 2003. Inkinen's interest in conducting began during his time at the Sibelius Academy, where he studied with Jorma Panula, a renowned Finnish conductor. In 2002, Inkinen made his conducting debut with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and he quickly gained a reputation as a talented and dynamic conductor. In 2004, Inkinen was appointed as the principal conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, a position he held until 2015. During his tenure with the orchestra, Inkinen led the group on numerous international tours and helped to establish the orchestra as one of the leading ensembles in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to his work with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Inkinen has also conducted many other major orchestras around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. One of Inkinen's most notable performances came in 2010, when he conducted the Berlin Philharmonic in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. The performance was widely praised by critics, with The Guardian calling it "a triumph of interpretation and execution." Inkinen has also received numerous awards and honors for his work as a conductor. In 2009, he was awarded the Sibelius Medal, one of the highest honors in Finnish music. In 2013, he was named the Conductor Laureate of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, in recognition of his contributions to the orchestra during his tenure as principal conductor. In addition to his work as a conductor, Inkinen is also an accomplished violinist. He has performed as a soloist with many major orchestras, including the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Inkinen is known for his passionate and energetic conducting style, as well as his deep knowledge of the classical repertoire. He is particularly noted for his interpretations of the music of Sibelius, a fellow Finn whose music Inkinen has championed throughout his career. In recent years, Inkinen has continued to build his reputation as one of the leading conductors of his generation. He has conducted many major orchestras around the world, and his recordings have received critical acclaim. In 2019, he was appointed as the chief conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he will hold until 2022. Overall, Pietari Inkinen is a talented and accomplished musician who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. His passion for music and his dedication to his craft have earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of the leading conductors of his generation.

More....