Eivind Ringstad

Eivind Ringstad is a Norwegian violist and Professor of Viola at the Royal College of Music. He gained international recognition after winning the 1st Prize at Eurovision Young Musicians 2012, performing for 40,000 people and live-broadcast across Europe. His career spans solo performances with prestigious orchestras like the BBC Philharmonic and collaborations with world-class musicians such as Janine Jansen and Leif Ove Andsnes.

• Co-Artistic Director of Norsjø Chamber Music Festival
• Principal Viola of the London Symphony Orchestra (since Feb 2024)
• Plays an Andrea Guarneri 'Conte Vitale' viola (1676) on loan from Dextra Musica

His research and performance focus on classical music, orchestral collaborations, and chamber music traditions. Recent recordings include Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante (2024), Correspondances (2020), and Walton's Viola Concerto (2017).

Selected awards:

• 1st Prize in Eurovision Young Musicians 2012