Markus Hallikainen (1987) is a versatile Finnish cellist. He teaches regularly multiple students, pedagogical work is his main area. Concerts as a chamber musician and a soloist has taken him to many European countries, Russia and the USA. He is also the founder of Varkauden KesäKlassinen music festival. 

Markus has received prizes and scholarships, such as the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship. He has been supported by many Finnish cultural foundations. 

He graduated from Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Switzerland and received the distuingished Soloist Diploma. He also has a Master's degree and the pedagogical qualification from the Sibelius Academy, the University of the Arts (Finland). 

Upcoming events / News:

7. - 16/6/2024 17:00

Markus teaches at Kälviä music course | Link 

Past events:

21-22/2/2024 17:00 

Markus gave a masterclass for students of Barenboim-Said for Music organisation | Link 

4/6/2023 17:00 Annankatu 1, Helsinki

J.S. Bach - Solo Cello Suites 5 and 6 | Link to the concert

31/5/2023 18:30 Central Helsinki Music Institute, Helsinginkatu 3-5, Helsinki

J.S. Bach - Solo Cello Suites 5 and 6 CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS

12/2/2023 17:00 Annankatu 1, Helsinki

J.S. Bach - Solo Cello Suites 3 and 4 | Link to the concert

4/2/2023 16:00 Central Helsinki Music Institute, Helsinginkatu 3-5, Helsinki

J.S. Bach - Solo Cello Suites 3 and 4 

6/11/2022 17:00 Annankatu 1, Helsinki

J.S. Bach - Solo Cello Suites 1 and 2 | Link to the concert

4/11/2022 18:30 Central Helsinki Music Institute, Helsinginkatu 3-5, Helsinki

J.S. Bach - Solo Cello Suites 1 and 2

During the year 2022-2023 Markus performed all the J.S. Bach Cello Suites. The project was funded by Niilo Helanderin Säätiö » Niilo Helanderin Säätiö . 

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