Ella Oksava (born 2007) is studying piano at The Helsinki Conservatory of Music with Antti Hotti as her teacher. Prior to The Helsinki Conservatory, Ella studied piano at The East Helsinki Music Institute with Leena Nikula and Kristiina Junttu as her teachers.
Ella has been awarded in several music competitions: Tapiola Piano Competitions in 2021, 2019, 2017 and 2015, Leevi Madetoja Piano Competitions in 2022 and 2018, Helsinki Steinway Festival in 2016 and Ilmari Hannikainen chamber music competition 2023. She has also participated in the following competitions: Stockholms International Music Competition in 2019, Helsinki Steinway Festival in 2018, Tartu Young Musician in 2017.
Ella has performed as a soloist with Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra in 2018. In the summer of 2024, she performed at Riihimäen Kesäkonsertit and was one of the artists of Kamarikesä. Ella is also an active chamber musician. In addition, Ella has participated in many master classes.
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