Miska Miettunen

I have played the French horn with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra since 1992. When I joined, I was the youngest member of the orchestra, and now I am the oldest in the horn section.

I am originally from Varkaus. I earned my Master’s degree from the Sibelius Academy, where I was taught by Timo Ronkainen, and I continued my studies at the Royal College of Music in London. I also play with the Finnish Baroque Orchestra, and also in the summers with the Savonlinna Opera Festival Orchestra. It has been great to witness the amazing development of the HPO and see it flourishing today.

I like to spend my free time renovating our old house, enjoying the outdoors and walking my dog, especially in Helsinki’s parks, along the beaches and on its islands.