CHRISTIAN
SVARFVAR
VIOLINIST
Timeless music. A modern voice.
Pure pleasure,
buoyed by Svarfvar’s
fearless expression,
rock-solid technique and stylistic acumen.
— FINANCIAL TIMES
Renowned for his mesmeric tone and commanding stage presence, Christian Svarfvar has appeared on the world’s leading stages, including the Nobel Prize Ceremony.
A Swedish violinist and internationally acclaimed soloist, he has performed with major orchestras worldwide and recorded three solo albums with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
His career spans venues such as Carnegie Hall, Musikverein Vienna, Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Seoul Arts Center.
Critics describe his playing as “mesmeric,” with a tone that “gleams” and an approach “fearless in expression” and “rock-solid technique” (Gramophone, Financial Times).
“Musical mastership, virtuosic control, and sensibility equally mastered.” – Luxemburger Wort
Selected Works
INFINITE BACH
A visionary reinterpretation of J.S. Bach's violin concertos by Johan Ullén.
Discover the globally acclaimed album Infinite Bach – a new lens on J.S. Bach.
Svarfvar’s violin provides the perfect sound world – warm, intimate, and tonally ravishing.
––––– THE STRAD
Videos
Latest News
Feature Album
Christian Svarfvar and pianist Roland Pöntinen, whose sense of French chamber music is currently unparalleled among Swedish musicians.
MARTIN NYSTRÖM, DAGENS NYHETER
Press & Praise
REVIEW | HUFVUDSTADSBLADET
The golden edge of the whole thing is set by Christian Svarfvar's dazzling tonality and multifaceted expressive and emotionally empathetic playing, which leaves nothing to be desired.
Mats Liljeroos, HBL
REVIEW | SÜDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG
Christian Svarfvars Eleganz. With his unpretentious yet elegant, yet concentrated, sensual, yet sweet violin tone.
In contrast to others, Svarfvar never drives off to the pompous, he does not even get into the dripping sentimental or senselessly pleasing.
Helmut Mauró, SZ
REVIEW | GRAMOPHONE
His dreamy approach is mesmeric, in any case. His tone gleams, and the way he tugs yearningly on the leading tones draws one in. Svarfvar’s playing radiates tenderness
Andrew Farach-Colton, Gramophone
Videos
THE SYMPHONIC TOUCH
OF BENNY ANDERSSON
The London Philharmonic Orchestra teamed up with Swedish violin soloist Christian Svarfvar to unveil a curated collection of Benny Andersson's most beloved compositions arranged by Anders Berglund.