Martin Sturfalt

Martin Sturfält is a Swedish classical pianist born in 1979 near Katrineholm, where he kicked off his musical journey at age four, inspired by his piano-playing dad and singer grandpa. He honed his skills at the Stockholm Royal College of Music and London's Guildhall School of Music & Drama under teachers like Esther Bodin-Karpe, Stefan Bojsten, Paul Roberts, and Ronan O’Hora, starting regular concerts at just 11 and racking up wins in competitions like the 1999 Swedish Yamaha, 2002 UK Yamaha, Malmö Nordic ‘Blüthner,’ 2004 John Ogdon Prize, and 2005 Terence Judd Award.

Now based in the Swedish countryside—where he unwinds with beekeeping and furniture making—Martin enjoys a bustling international career as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber player, teaming up with top orchestras like the Hallé, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Swedish Radio Symphony, Bavarian Radio Symphony, and NHK, under maestros such as Herbert Blomstedt, Daniel Harding, and Sir Mark Elder. He's performed everywhere from Wigmore Hall and the Concertgebouw to Asia and the US, with a special love for Swedish composers—his Hyperion recordings of Stenhammar's piano music and Wiklund's concertos earned rave reviews, and he's got fresh releases like *Northern Horizons* highlighting Nordic vibes.

Genres

Japanese Classical

Chamber Music

Impressionism

Neoclassical

Contemporary Classical

Latest Release

Northern Horizons

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Martin Sturfalt

Album - 12 Tracks - Released December 12, 2025