pehmoaino & Joensuun kaupunginorkesteri

One of Finland’s most compelling and beloved songwriters, pehmoaino will perform a one-of-a-kind special concert at Ilosaarirock – together with the Joensuu City Orchestra.

pehmoaino, also known as Aino Morko, is without a doubt one of the most important and recognisable voices of her generation. Her music, praised by both audiences and critics alike, finds a balance between softness and edge, light and shadow. Just when you think you’ve figured her out, she changes direction. And that’s the beauty of pehmoaino.

Simply put, pehmoaino writes and performs songs that don’t ask permission to stay under your skin. This summer, they will expand into something completely new, as the strings, winds and deep brass tones of the Joensuu City Orchestra build a rich, full-scale sound around them. This performance will not be repeated – and there’s no reason it should be.

Joensuu City Orchestra is a 35-piece symphony orchestra known for its versatility and energy. Over the years, the orchestra has joined forces with artists such as CMX, Samuli Putro, Insomnium and Stam1na on the Ilosaarirock stage. The joint performance by pehmoaino and the Joensuu City Orchestra is arranged by Antti Rissanen, who will also take the stage as the conductor.