(b. 1960) studied at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki with Pauli Heikkinen and Raimo Sariola and at the Moscow Conservatory with Mikhail Khomitzer. He has been principal cellist of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra since 1986. In addition to his work with the orchestra he has appeared regularly both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. He was a founder member of the Lahti Chamber Ensemble, and as its chairman he has continued to foster the ensemble's principles without prejudice as well as encouraging a sense of unity.