• “From the brilliance of his playing, the instrument chosen and BIS’s superlative recording, this stands out as something quite exceptional. Sakari is unquestionably a brilliant player.”

    —Gramophone

  • “Sakari is clearly one of the rising stars of the organ world! There are simply no barriers to his technique!”

    —American Record Guide

  • “Pétur Sakari (born 1992) is a prodigious talent: few musicians of comparable caliber have ever emerged in Finland, regardless of the instrument.”

    —Helsingin Sanomat

  • “Pétur Sakari’s Franck on the Cavaillé-Coll organ at Sainte-Croix Cathedral is like a ‘Grand Crème’ – first-rate cream, utterly delicious, invigorating, and magically attuned to the interplay of instrument and space.”

    Klassik Heute

  • “The cosmopolitan of Finnish organ art impressed at the Concert Hall.”

    —Hufvudstadsbladet

  • “Deeply impressive performances, rendered in top-flight sound; organ recordings don’t come much better than this.”

    —Music Web International

About

Pétur Sakari (b. 1992) is a Finnish-born organist and improviser with strong Icelandic roots and a distinctive Nordic artistic identity. He is internationally recognized for his mastery of the French organ tradition, exceptional improvisation skills, and a repertoire that spans from early music to contemporary works and world premieres. Sakari made his solo debuts at iconic venues such as Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris under the invitation of Olivier Latry, and at Turku Music Festival upon the invitation of conductor Klaus Mäkelä, quickly establishing an international profile. He also released notable solo recordings and signed a solo recording contract with BIS Records at the age of 21. Combining Nordic clarity with French elegance, he is emerging as one of the most compelling organists of his generation, bringing a bold, personal voice to cathedrals and concert halls across Europe and beyond.

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