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Riikka Timonen is a Finnish classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a talented pianist and chamber musician. Born in Helsinki in 1985, Timonen began playing the piano at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She went on to study at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, one of the most prestigious music schools in Europe, where she received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance. Throughout her career, Timonen has been recognized for her exceptional talent and has received numerous awards and accolades. In 2007, she won first prize in the International Piano Competition in Rome, Italy, and in 2009, she was awarded the prestigious Pro Musica Foundation Prize in Finland. She has also been a finalist in several other international competitions, including the Leeds International Piano Competition and the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition. Timonen has performed extensively throughout Europe and Asia, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. She has appeared with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. She has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors of our time, including Esa-Pekka Salonen, Sakari Oramo, and Vladimir Ashkenazy. One of the highlights of Timonen's career was her performance at the 2010 Nobel Prize Concert in Stockholm, Sweden. She was invited to perform as a soloist with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Ashkenazy, in a program that included works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Sibelius. The concert was broadcast live to millions of viewers around the world and was widely praised for its exceptional quality. In addition to her work as a soloist, Timonen is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has performed with some of the most renowned ensembles in the world, including the Tokyo String Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, and the Guarneri Quartet. She is a founding member of the Helsinki Piano Trio, which has received critical acclaim for its innovative programming and virtuosic performances. Timonen is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several music schools and universities throughout Europe and Asia. She is currently a professor of piano at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where she is known for her rigorous and inspiring teaching style. Throughout her career, Timonen has been praised for her exceptional technique, musicality, and sensitivity. She is known for her ability to bring out the emotional depth and beauty of the music she plays, and for her commitment to exploring new and innovative ways of interpreting classical repertoire. She is widely regarded as one of the most talented and exciting pianists of her generation, and her performances continue to captivate audiences around the world.

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