'This young man is a beast, a daunting player... tonal colours had brilliance – gleaming lines tripped along like bubbling streams, little squeezed-out flourishes casually adorned the ends of phrases... an impressive and fearless performance.'

'Apparent immediately were Pohjonen's capacities for clarity, color, and strength of line, the fluidity of transition most impressive. His staccati ring with visceral articulation, and he can apply the velvet paw to elicit, espressivo, a singing legato.'