As a passionate and sought-after chamber musician, Riikka Repo regularly collaborates in a range of ensemble formations on international stages and festivals.
Riikka is currently Co-Principal Viola of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, a position she has held since 2013. Prior to this, she was a member of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra from 2008-2013. When not appearing with the Swedish Radio or the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Riikka performs with her quartet, the Vamlingbo Quartet, has regular invitations to play with various other ensembles and orchestras and is a recording artist for BIS.
After graduating from the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki following studies with Jouko Mansnerus, Riikka continued her education with David Takeno in London and Lars Anders Tomter at the Edsberg Chamber Music Institute. She has many interests outside and around music, including being an avid reader, keen cyclist and joyful runner.
