Risto Lauriala

Education

Lauriala studied at the Sibelius Academy (1969-"72), and completed a master"s degree in piano in 1972. He graduated from the, majoring in the humanities, and received a bachelor"s degree in musicology in 1973. In addition, he studied piano privately in London with Ilona Kabos and Maria Curcio, as well as at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, attending masterclasses with Professor Dieter Weber (1973-"75).

Career

Lauriala has performed as soloist with almost all symphony orchestras in Finland. He has performed in solo recitals, in chamber music groups and as an accompanist for Lieder, both at home and abroad. He has worked as a teacher and accompanist at the Sibelius Academy since 1976, specializing in piano and chamber music

He has been a lecturer in accompaniment at the Sibelius Academy since 1982.

Achievements

In 1970, Lauriala received a first prize at the Major Lind Piano Competition in Finland, and in 1974, at the Stepanow Competition in Vienna. In addition, he was a semi-finalist at the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in 1980.

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Born

November 21, 1949

Oulu, Finland
Nationality
Finland

Education

"University of Helsinki"

Awards

In 1970, Lauriala received a first prize at the Major Lind Piano Competition in Finland, and in 1974, at the Stepanow Competition in Vienna. In addition, he was a semi-finalist at the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in 1980.

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In 1970, Lauriala received a first prize at the Major Lind Piano Competition in Finland, and in 1974, at the Stepanow Competition in Vienna. In addition, he was a semi-finalist at the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in 1980.