Celebrated as one of Finland's most outstanding pianists, Juho Pohjonen is widely praised for his stellar musicianship and distinctive interpretations of a broad spectrum of repertoire ranging from Bach to Salonen. His interpretations are known for their intensity, thoughtfulness, and fearless musical conviction. Selected by Sir András Schiff as winner of a Klavier Festival Ruhr Scholarship in Germany, he has given acclaimed recitals at the major venues in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Vancouver, Detroit, La Jolla, London, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Warsaw, Hong Kong, and Antwerp.