Who we are?

Who we are

Scandinavian Chamber Soloists is a Kristiansand-based ensemble comprised of musicians from Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Armenia and Japan.

The artistic leader and the founder of the ensemble is Loussine Azizian Idsøe; member of Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra with over 15 years of experience as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestra musician.

scandinavian chamber soloists in a church

Extraordinary experiences

Scandinavian Chamber Soloists (originally Kristiansand Sinfonietta) experienced great success during their first tour in Southern Norway during autumn 2019.

In its review, Fædrelandsvennen described their music as “chamber music of international dimensions”. Following their debut in 2019 the ensemble has frequently toured in Norway and Denmark with great success.

The future

Scandinavian Chamber Soloists are looking forward to their first CD release in 2021 offering “The 8 Seasons – Vivaldi & Piazzolla”. The 2022/2023 season offers a debut in Oslo Concert House and tours in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Spain.

The musicians:

Loussine Azizian Idsoe

Loussine Azizian Idsøe

violin

Yuka Sato, fiolin

Yuka Sato

violin

Piotr Slowik, bratsj

Piotr Slowik

viola

Anne Camilla, bratsj

Anne Camilla Furre Thommesen

viola

Krisztina-Tokaji-Eikeset

Krisztina Tokaji Eikeset

cello

Jasper Havelaar, cello

Jasper Havelaar

cello

Jan Mathiasson, kontrabass

Jan Mathiasson

double bass

Gunnhild Tønde, cemballist

Gunnhild Tønder

piano/cembalo