Classical and Jazz: Preview - Finnish accordion adventurist Kimmo Pohjonen at LSO St Luke's
Published: 16 September 2010
by SEBASTIAN TAYLOR
FINNISH accordion adventurist Kimmo Pohjonen is playing at LSO St Luke’s in City Road on Tuesday in a spectacular collaborative concert with Finnish classical and jazz violinist Pekka Kuusisto.
Kimmo Pohjonen is renowned for revolutionising accordion performance with a unique blend of acoustic and electronia.
He’s expanded the capabilities and experience of the accordion to levels not heard or seen before – using live loops, effects, surround sound and lights in multi-media, dance improvisation, film and other areas.
Recently, he’s revived the Finnish tradition of accordion playing at wrestling matches, turning the performance into a theatrical sport/music spectacular.
Could add some spark to broadcasts of Prime Minister’s Question Time.