Erkki Lasonpalo began his conducting studies in Jorma Panula’s class for young conductors and in 2007 graduated with top grades from the Sibelius Academy’s conducting faculty, where his teacher was Leif Segerstam. Since obtaining his diploma, Lasonpalo has consolidated his position by appearing as a guest conductor with Finnish orchestras and with an increasing number of international engagements. He is artistic director of the Kemi City Orchestra and Helsinki Sinfonietta, and artistic partner of the St Michel Strings. Lasonpalo is also director of the Heinävesi Music Festival, which under his leadership has become one of Finland’s most important summer art music festivals.
