Tuija Hakkila

Tuija Hakkila is a celebrated Finnish classical pianist and fortepianist renowned for her deep dive into historical performance practices. Specializing in period instruments, she brings fresh vitality to works by composers like Haydn, Dussek, and Brahms, as heard in her recordings of *Haydn: 8 Early Sonatas* and *Brahms: Sonatas for Piano & Violin on Period Instruments*. A professor at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, she balances teaching with a vibrant recording career that spans early Romantic sonatas, Bach’s intricate keyboard works, and even contemporary pieces like Kaija Saariaho’s *Monkey Fingers, Velvet Hands*.

Her discography—from the introspective *Intimate Landscapes for Piano* to the meticulous *Dussek: Complete Sonatas & Sonatinas*—showcases her knack for blending scholarly rigor with emotional resonance. Whether reviving forgotten gems or reimagining classics on era-appropriate instruments, Hakkila’s playing feels both timeless and refreshingly human, inviting listeners to experience familiar repertoire through a new (or very old) lens.

Genres

Chamber Music

Classical Piano

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Baroque

Romantic Music

Piano

Solo Piano

Historical Performance

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Latest Release

Touches

Kaija Saariaho•

Tuija Hakkila•

Anssi Karttunen

Album - 8 Tracks - Released June 6, 2025