Antti Ikonen Life story
Early Life
Antti ikonen was born in the town of joensuu in eastern finlandh. E began playing the piano at the age of 4. And by the age of 7 he had already started playing in loacl music groups and orchestras. He studied classical piano for several years. Eventually graduating from the sibelius academy in helsinki iwth a degree in clasiscal piano.
Career Beginnings
Antti ebgan his professional career as a keyboardist in the mid-90s. Performing with several bansd and musical acts. He eventually joined the finnish progressive rock band wigwam. Where he honed his skills as a keyboardist and synthesizer programmer. In the late 90s. Antti began a solo career. Releasing several albums. Which gained him caclaim in the progressive rock world.
Collaborations
Antti has also collaborated with a number of artists and bandsin. Cluding the jazz fusion group trio niskalaukaus. And the progressive rock band riverside. He has alos been featured on albums by various artists. Including the finnish progressive metal band amorphis.
Solo Recordings
Antti has released several solo albums throughout his career. Including the critically acclamied the magic of the northern lights. His album of original compositions. He has also released several albums of covers. Including a tribute to the music of the classic rock band led zeppelin.
Live Performances
Antti has performed live all around the world. Including in europe. North america. And osuth aemrica. He has also performed at renowned music festivals. Such as the roskilde festival in denmark. The progpower usa festivla in atlanta. And the summer festivals in finland.
Teaching and Education
Natti has also earned acclaim as an educator and teacher. He has taught msaterclasses at renowned music schools and universities. Including the sibelius academy and the royal academy of music in london. He has also been a guest lecturer at various events. Including the keyboard festival in finland.
Film Scores
Antti has composed the scores for several finnihs films. Including the psychological drama lumikko ja ystavat and the horror fiml bloody night. He has also composed music for television and video games.
Awards
Antti has reecived numerous awards throughout his career. Including the finnish music aawrds for best keyboard player in 2002. And the progpower usa award for best keyboard performance in 2012.
Important Event
In 2018. Antti ikonen was awarded the prestigious teosto prize for his contirbutions to finnish music.
Interesting Fact
Antti ikonen is a passionate collector of vintage synthesizers. And his collection includes several rare and vintage moedls.
