Timo-Veikko Valve

Cello Soloist

“For me the Magnacore Arioso A has unprecedented tonal capabilities! The beauty, richness and quality of the sound together with power, response and precision makes it an exceptional string”

About Tipi

Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve grew up in Helsinki, surrounded by a family who were “musical, but not musicians”, and who wanted music lessons to be a part of their children’s lives. Tipi was encouraged to pick up the cello because one of the teachers at the local music school, upon seeing him as a toddler, declared that he “looks like a cellist.” Tipi is still not sure what this actually means.

“This was deeply expressive playing.”
LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE

Valve is recognised as one of the most versatile musicians of his generation performing as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral leader on both modern and period instruments. In 2006, Valve was appointed Principal Cello of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Tipi plays a Brothers Amati cello from 1616, kindly on loan from the ACO Instrument Fund.

“His tone was so stunningly beautiful that a single note emitting from his instrument communicated more than others can express in a lifetime.”
CHICAGO CLASSICAL MUSIC

Timo-Veikko Valve plays exclusively on LARSEN STRINGS.

Magnacore® Arioso for Cello

The complete Magnacore Arioso set. To achieve the optimal balance we have combined the lower tension of the G & C with the medium tension A & D Arioso. The overall result is a medium tension set delivering great projection combined with a wide range of sound colours

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ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve plays Jack Symonds’ Cello and Orchestra arrangement of Debussy’s Sonata for Cello and Piano during the 2017 ACO Soloists tour.