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Celebrated as one of Finland's most outstanding pianists, Juho Pohjonen is widely praised for his stellar musicianship and distinctive interpretations of a broad range of repertoire from Bach to Salonen.

His interpretations are known for their intensity, thoughtfulness and fearless musical conviction. A favorite of Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Pohjonen garnered high accolades for his most recent performances of Prokofiev’s Concerto No.

5 in G Major: “His playing is simply extraordinary.

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This was a night when a good view of the soloist’s hands was worth extra money. It was a performance worth recording of a work worth hearing.” (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Juho Pohjonen began the summer of with his Grant Park Festival debut, performing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.

2 with conductor Carlos Kalmar. Other highlights of the summer include performances at the Santa Fe and La Jolla Musi