“It’s always a pleasure to work with Hans Christian Aavik. He is an exceptional Estonian talent with a distinctive musical voice.
His artistry and depth set him apart as a truly unique violinist.”
- PAAVO JÄRVI
1st PRIZE WINNER
OF THE
2022 CARL NIELSEN
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
"Aavik’s playing is technically superb, making light of this work's often considerable technical demands.
Octaves and double-stopped passagework, for example, are razor-honed, and intonation is faultless, while his subtle dynamic inflections and rich tonal palette are undeniably captivating."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ & Editor’s Concerto Choice
- BBC Music Magazine
"Young Estonian violinist Hans Christian Aavik – winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen Competition – is out to demonstrate his versatility and breadth of passion in his debut orchestral recording. In fact, he manages just that, bringing a similar sense of commitment, connection and insight to the wildly contrasting pair of pieces, as well as a microscopic level of detail and nuance that brings their storytelling vividly alive."
- The Strad
“Thereafter Tüür’s angelic fiddler ups the tempo for the closing moments of this majorly imaginative Angel’s Shae, which fills the air like the aroma of a prize malt. It’s a pleasure to hear, whether or not you listen while sipping a dram or three.
- Gramophone
"Bruch’s Violin Concerto has been with me since childhood, its timeless simplicity and energy speaking directly to the heart, resonating with everyone who hears it. Similarly, Tüür’s Violin Concerto No. 2 'Angel’s Share' captivated me from the very first note. Despite being from a different time, Tüür’s music shares a remarkable emotional depth with Bruch — both works have this rare ability to connect immediately. Bruch’s romanticism is outward and radiant, while Tüür’s is more introspective, yet both are profoundly expressive. The beauty lies in how these two pieces, from different eras, still share so much in common — a powerful testament to the universal language of music and emotion."
– HANS CHRISTIAN AAVIK
News
Hans Christian Aavik will be “Young Artist in Focus” with the renowned WKO
(Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn) starting from season 25/26.
Hans Christian Aavik’s first orchestral album received 5 stars and was named Editor’s choice by BBC Music Magazine
Hans Christian Aavik
releases his debut orchestral album on Orchid Classics ahead of
Carnegie Hall debut
Hans Christian will perform Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante on September 25th together with Tabea Zimmermann and Ensemble Resonanz.
In January 2025, Hans Christian was honored to be named Gramophone's "One to Watch"
Hans Christian will make his American Debut in Carnegie Hall on October 23rd 2025 together with Paavo Järvi, Midori, Nico Muhly and Estonian Festival Orchestra
The Strad: Catching up with violinist Hans Christian Aavik
Hans Christian Aavik and Karolina Aavik recorded 3 singles for Deutsche Grammophon "Musical moments"
A glimpse into my world: Hans Christian Aavik
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Acclaimed Estonian violinist Hans Christian Aavik, is the First Prize winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen International Competition and recipient of Germany’s Usedom Prize. Named “One to Watch” by Gramophone for his “effortless sounding virtuosity and tone,” he has quickly established himself as one of the leading young violinists of his generation.
In 2025, Aavik appeared as soloist alongside Midori on a high-profile tour with Paavo Järvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra, marking the 90th anniversary of Arvo Pärt. Following widely praised performances of Tabula Rasa at the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Tonhalle Zürich, and the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Aavik made his Carnegie Hall debut. The New York Times described his performance as astounding” for its blend of “sheer energy” and “entrancing calm,” hailing him as a “natural Pärt interpreter.”
Aavik’s recording career has drawn equal acclaim. His 2025 debut orchestral album with the Odense Symphony Orchestra under Gemma New - featuring Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Erkki-Sven Tüür’s Violin Concerto No. 2 Angel’s Share - received a five star review from BBC Music Magazine and was named Concerto Recording of the Month. The Strad praised Aavik’s “commitment, connection and insight” into the contrasting works, highlighting the “microscopic detail and nuance” that brings their storytelling vividly to life. He has also recorded for Deutsche Grammophon’s Rising Stars series on the STAGE+ platform, further strengthening his international profile.
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Greten Lehtmaa
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Amelia Jakobsson
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Contact
Hans Christian Aavik
&
Aavik Duo
Greten Lehtmaa
General Manager
+372 5163623
Local Management Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland:
Nordic Artists Management
Amelia Jakobsson
Artist Manager
amj@nordicartistsmanagement.com