Antti Siirala

Antti Siirala is a Professor of Piano at the Institute for Artistic Instrumental Studies (Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin). He has performed globally with renowned orchestras and festivals, often stepping in for celebrated soloists like Emanuel Ax and Hélène Grimaud.

• Education: Trained at the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki.
• Teaching Roles: Faculty member at Sibelius Academy, visiting professor at Juilliard School of Music (New York), and Chinese institutions in Beijing/Changchun.
• Performance Highlights: Conducted from the piano during a Brussels debut (2004), premiered Kalevi Aho's piano concerto, and performed Kaja Saariaho's Ballads.
• Repertoire: Focus on German Classical/Romantic works, contemporary compositions, and masterclasses across the USA, Ireland, Italy, China, and Finland.