Petri Sakari

Finnish Conductor and Composer

Petri Sakari is a Finnish conductor known for his interpretations of Nordic and particularly Finnish classical music. He has served as the artistic director and chief conductor for several orchestras, including the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra. Throughout his career, Sakari has made significant contributions to the recording of Finnish composers such as Jean Sibelius, whose works he has often conducted and recorded. His discography includes a variety of classical pieces, and he has been recognized for his expertise in bringing out the nuances of Scandinavian compositions. Sakari's recordings have been appreciated for their clarity, depth, and fidelity to the original scores. His work with various orchestras has helped to bring lesser-known pieces to a wider audience, contributing to the global appreciation of Finnish and Nordic classical music.