The World Choir Games in Gangneung saw more than 300 ensembles from 34 countries compete for gold.
The pianist who broke barriers on national and international stages also had a close connection to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Stellar performances by the young cast help make this production of Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera work.
Along with performing, one of Pohjonen’s projects in recent years has been the development of a virtual piano-accompaniment app.
The opera’s chamber version was premiered in 2019 by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and represents a big win for composer Laura Schwendinger.
