Biography

Petronella Torin is a Swedish cellist renowned for her dynamic performances and dedication to music education.

Raised in a small village in rural Sweden, she spent her early years immersed in nature and developed a deep connection with animals. Initially aspiring to become a world-class horse rider, Petronella experienced a pivotal change in ambition and decided to pursue a career in music. 

She began her formal music education at the ‘Orkestermusikerprogramet’ in Vänersborg, Sweden, and further honed her skills under Lars-Inge Bjärlestam at Ingesund in Arvika.

Petronella then advanced her studies internationally, earning a bachelor’s degree from the Danish National Academy of Music under Professor Niels Ullner.

She also spent time at the Maastricht Conservatorium in the Netherlands with Ursula Smith.

She completed a master’s program at the Royal Conservatorium of Liège in Belgium under Professor Jean-Paul Zanutel. 

Throughout her career, Petronella has held several notable positions, including principal cellist with the Danish Youth Ensemble (DUEN) and performances with the Odense Symphony Orchestra and Esbjerg Ensemble.

In 2016, she founded “A Swedish Cellist,” through which she offers performances, teaching, and unique initiatives like “Take Away Concerts,” delivering personalized concerts directly to audiences’ homes. 

Beyond performing, Petronella is committed to music education, providing cello lessons, children’s musical introductions, and mental training for musicians.

She also hosts a podcast titled “Master in Music,” exploring the lives and techniques of influential musicians. 

For a glimpse into her teaching approach, you might find this video helpful:

Utbildning

Orkestermusikerprogrammet Vänersborg

Ingesund musikhögskola, Arvika Sverige
studied with Lars inge Bjärlestam

Musikkonservatoriet I Odense, Danmark
Bachelor i cello studerade under Professor och solo Cellist Niels Ullner

Maastricht Conservatorium, Nederländerna
Master Program, studerade för Ursula Smith

Conservatoire Royale de Liège, Belgien
Master Program studerade för Jean-Paul Zannutel

Masterclasses

Aurora Masterclass Sweden

Ursula Smith – Professor Guildhall London

Hanno Kirski – Professor Sebelius academy Finland

Torleif Thedeen – Professor in Edsberg, Sweden

Michaela Fukacová Muriset – Solo cellist Odens Symphony Orchestra

Anna Dorothea Wolff – Second solo cellist Odense Symphony Orchestra

Robert Nagy – Solo cellist in the Wiener Philharmonic Orchestra

Mats Rondin – Professor in Malmö Academy Sweden

Maria Kliegel – Professor at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz, Cologne

Stephan Braun – Professor in the Jazz Department in Hannover & Berlin, Germany

Experience

Principal cellist in the DUEN, Danish Youth Ensemble

It is the National youth orchestra of Denmark, lead by Morten Ryelund.
Petronella participated in the recording of “Nordic Light”, a CD featuring Scandinavian composers.

Odense Symphony orchestra, Mahler 2nd Symphony and The Bells by Rachmaninov

Esbjerg Ensemble, New Year concerts 2014 and 2015

Played and represented Sweden in orchestra festivals in France and Spain:
Festival Internacionale de Orquestas Jovenes

Opera “Dalslands Operan” 2004
http://www.mox.se/dalslandsoperan/medverk.html

Put music to the art
Kunst Museum Brands, Denmark

Bosch Parade 2022
boschparade.nl

La Voix Humaine, Théâtre Royal de Liège, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0GTBud_Fw

Opéra Royal de Wallonie, Belgium, 2017

Duo Dalsland Singer and Cello
http://upperud.blogspot.nl/2014/05/mat-musik-11-juli-duo-dalsland.html

Oto Piano Trio
http://oto-musik.blogspot.nl/2011_11_01_archive.html

Piano and Cello
http://www.mitfyn.dk/article/375034

Echt een Opera 2023
echteenopera.nl