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Pekka Kuusisto, one of the most recognized Finnish musicians in the World, stops working in the United States as a protest against the current US administration.

Chapeau, Pekka!

Kuusisto telling about his decision on an IG post In English:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DW7Rr6kDonF/

A news article about the matter in Finnish:

https://yle.fi/a/74-20219816

#music #ClassicalMusic #classical #art #arts #culture #USpol #USA #US #UnitedStates #Trump #Dump #politics #PekkaKuusisto #Kuusisto #Finland #protest #activism

Pekka Kuusisto on Instagram: "An announcement: I’ve decided to stop working in the United States for the time being. I want no pressure placed on any of my colleagues to come to the same conclusion. Love and solidarity Pekka x"

2,861 likes, 173 comments - pekkakuusistomusician on April 9, 2026: "An announcement: I’ve decided to stop working in the United States for the time being. I want no pressure placed on any of my colleagues to come to the same conclusion. Love and solidarity Pekka x".

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World Concert Hall Dec 11

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Svoboda performs own works, Bach, Kuusisto, Vasks and Emery in Sydney - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Simon Svoboda, cello and vocal, performs: Simon SVOBODA: Kaamos/ Improvisation on a theme by Sibelius/ Jean/ Halla. BACH: Sarabande from Suite No.1 in G major, BWV 1007. Jaakko KUUSISTO: Improvisation around a theme from Loisto. Peteri...

World Concert Hall Dec 11

In 20 minutes, Svoboda performs own works #Bach #Kuusisto #Vasks and #Emery in #Sydney https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/svoboda_performs_own_works_bach_kuusisto_vasks_and_emery_in_sydney/90424/ #wch

Svoboda performs own works, Bach, Kuusisto, Vasks and Emery in Sydney - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Simon Svoboda, cello and vocal, performs: Simon SVOBODA: Kaamos/ Improvisation on a theme by Sibelius/ Jean/ Halla. BACH: Sarabande from Suite No.1 in G major, BWV 1007. Jaakko KUUSISTO: Improvisation around a theme from Loisto. Peteri...

World Concert Hall Dec 10

Today, Svoboda performs own works #Bach #Kuusisto #Vasks and #Emery in #Sydney https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/svoboda_performs_own_works_bach_kuusisto_vasks_and_emery_in_sydney/90424/ #wch

Svoboda performs own works, Bach, Kuusisto, Vasks and Emery in Sydney - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Simon Svoboda, cello and vocal, performs: Simon SVOBODA: Kaamos/ Improvisation on a theme by Sibelius/ Jean/ Halla. BACH: Sarabande from Suite No.1 in G major, BWV 1007. Jaakko KUUSISTO: Improvisation around a theme from Loisto. Peteri...

World Concert Hall Jul 29, 2025

Right now, #Bach #Ravel #Beethoven #Schubert and #Kuusisto sound in #Brisbane https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/bach_ravel_beethoven_schubert_and_kuusisto_sound_in_brisbane/88436/ #wch

Bach, Ravel, Beethoven, Schubert and Kuusisto sound in Brisbane - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

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World Concert Hall Jul 29, 2025

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Bach, Ravel, Beethoven, Schubert and Kuusisto sound in Brisbane - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Helena Rathbone, director & violin, Satu Vänskä, director & violin, Anna da Silva Chen, violin, Timo-Veikko Valve, cello, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra play: BACH: Concerto for Three Violins in D Major, BW...

World Concert Hall Jul 28, 2025

Today, #Bach #Ravel #Beethoven #Schubert and #Kuusisto sound in #Brisbane https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/bach_ravel_beethoven_schubert_and_kuusisto_sound_in_brisbane/88436/ #wch

Bach, Ravel, Beethoven, Schubert and Kuusisto sound in Brisbane - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Helena Rathbone, director & violin, Satu Vänskä, director & violin, Anna da Silva Chen, violin, Timo-Veikko Valve, cello, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra play: BACH: Concerto for Three Violins in D Major, BW...

World Concert Hall May 30, 2025

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Chamber music from Martinborough: McLeod, Mozart, Kuusisto and Dohnányi - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Martinborough Music Festival. David Griffiths, clarinet, Harry Bennetts, violin, Donald Armstrong, violin, Wilma Smith, violin, Chris Moore, viola, Gillian Ansell, viola, Svetlana Bogosavljevic, cello, Timo-Veikko Valve, cello, and Paavali Jumppanen,...

World Concert Hall May 30, 2025

In 20 minutes, chamber music from #Martinborough: #McLeod #Mozart #Kuusisto and #Dohnányi https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/chamber_music_from_martinborough_mcleod_mozart_kuusisto_and_dohnanyi/87565/ #wch

Chamber music from Martinborough: McLeod, Mozart, Kuusisto and Dohnányi - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Martinborough Music Festival. David Griffiths, clarinet, Harry Bennetts, violin, Donald Armstrong, violin, Wilma Smith, violin, Chris Moore, viola, Gillian Ansell, viola, Svetlana Bogosavljevic, cello, Timo-Veikko Valve, cello, and Paavali Jumppanen,...

World Concert Hall May 29, 2025

Today, chamber music from #Martinborough: #McLeod #Mozart #Kuusisto and #Dohnányi https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/chamber_music_from_martinborough_mcleod_mozart_kuusisto_and_dohnanyi/87565/ #wch

Chamber music from Martinborough: McLeod, Mozart, Kuusisto and Dohnányi - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Martinborough Music Festival. David Griffiths, clarinet, Harry Bennetts, violin, Donald Armstrong, violin, Wilma Smith, violin, Chris Moore, viola, Gillian Ansell, viola, Svetlana Bogosavljevic, cello, Timo-Veikko Valve, cello, and Paavali Jumppanen,...