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Jouni Somero is one of the most active performers among present Finnish musicians. He has given over 3,300 concerts in many countries worldwide.
He began studying organ when he was eight years old but switched to the piano at the age of 12. He studied piano in Switzerland and at the Music Academy in Cologne under Professor Herbert Drechsel, and, under the legendary Hungarian pianist Georges Cziffra, he deepened his knowledge of the interpretation of Liszt’s music. Michael Ponti, the American virtuoso, has also acted as Somero’s musical advisor.
Jouni Somero’s recording career began in 1989 (with Liszt’s 12 Transcendental Études), after which he has made  110 recordings for different labels, including Naxos, BMG, MILS, GrandPiano, and FC-Records.
For more information, visit www.jounisomero.com.