Ahead of Mari Poll‘s concert on the 17th June, we find out a little more about her:

Describe yourself in 3 words:  
Friendly, open minded, driven

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Who do you usually perform with?  
I usually perform duo with my pianist brother Mihkel Poll or British pianist Jennifer Hughes

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What has been a performance highlight in your career so far?
My biggest career highlights so far have been recording my digital debut for EMI Classics – now known as Warner Classics and also playing Bartok 2nd violin concerto with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

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What is coming up in the diary that you are most looking forward to? 
In September 2015 I will be performing Arvo Part’s “Tabula Rasa” for two violins and orchestra together with Viktoria Mullova, Paavo Järvi and Orcheste de Paris in the new Paris Philharmonie.

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Do you have a favourite performer? What type of concerts/gigs do you regularly attend?
I like different performers, depending also on the repertoire hey perform and what suits who. Some of my favorite violinists are Christian Tetzlaff, Janine Jansen, Hilary Hahn.

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How did you find out about CMF and why did you decide to apply?
I found out about CMF from my pianist in London. It seemed like they had the right opportunities and values for career development.
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What has CMF done for you since being a CMF artist?  
So far my highlight in CMF has been playing in the BBC In Tune programme last year.

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What are your hopes for the future?  
I would like to have regular solo and chamber music  recitals and organize my own festival.

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Finally, your 3 desert island discs?  
Collection of pieces by Ginette Neveu, Beethoven and Bernstein by Hilary Hahn and Schubert and Schumann by Ally Ameling.