CHRISTIAN
SVARFVAR
VIOLINIST
"Pure pleasure, buoyed by Svarfvar’s fearless expression, rock-solid technique and stylistic acumen"
FINANCIAL TIMES
Christian Svarfvar is an internationally acclaimed violinist, celebrated for his artistry, versatility, and emotional depth.
Recognized as one of Scandinavia's most accomplished musicians, he has performed the great violin concertos with leading orchestras worldwide and recorded several critically lauded albums, including three with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
From iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, Musikverein, and Concertgebouw to Seoul Art Center and Megaron in Athens, Svarfvar’s performances have captivated audiences across the globe.
Critics praise his playing as “mesmeric,” with a tone that “gleams” and artistry marked by “fearless expression” and “rock-solid technique” (Gramophone, Financial Times).
“Musical mastership, virtuosic control, and sensibility equally mastered.”
- LUXEMBURG WORT
Latest Recordings
Infinite Bach
Embark on a journey with the globally acclaimed album Infinite Bach.
– a visionary reinterpretation of J.S. Bach's violin concertos by Johan Ullén.
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
Latest Press
REVIEW | HUFVUDSTADSBLADET
Mats Liljeroos, HBL
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.
REVIEW | SÜDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG
Helmut Mauró, SZ
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.
REVIEW | GRAMOPHONE
Andrew Farach-Colton, 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
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.