Christoffer Sundqvist is one of Finland’s leading clarinetists. He began his studies at the Jakobstad Conservatory and completed his diploma at the Sibelius Academy in 2002, before continuing his education at the Musikhochschule Basel under François Benda. In the same year, he was awarded a shared first prize at the Crusell International Clarinet Competition.

In 2004, Sundqvist was named Debut Artist of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Since then, he has appeared as a soloist with most Finnish orchestras and internationally with ensembles such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and the Sinfonieorchester Basel. He has collaborated with conductors including Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Sakari Oramo, and Hannu Lintu, and is a frequent guest at major European festivals.

Sundqvist has premiered numerous works by contemporary composers and has made several award-winning recordings for labels including BIS and Alba. He also co-founded the RUSK Chamber Music Festival together with composer Sebastian Fagerlund. Since 2005, he has served as principal clarinet of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and is active as a teacher at the Sibelius Academy and in international masterclasses.