Paavo Lötjönen (born 29 July 1968) is a cello player for Finnish band Apocalyptica.[1] Paavo comes from a family where both of his parents were professional musicians.[2] At the age of 6,[3] he took a cello and decided that would be the instrument he would play all his life. Like fellow band members Perttu Kivilaakso and Eicca Toppinen, he attended Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.[4]
Paavo Lötjönen | |
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 Lötjönen performing in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 29 July 1968 |
| Origin | Kuopio, Finland |
| Genres | Cello rock Symphonic metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Cello |
20 years later, Paavo got his "Solist Cellist" diploma at the Sibelius Academy, and shortly after began to work as a cello teacher in music schools.[4] He played in the "Finnish National Opera" as well.[4] He plays a Gulbrandt Enger cello (1882) with a R. Wainio bow.
Apart from his work with Apocalyptica, he is a cello teacher and a skiing instructor.[5] He also enjoys sky-diving, windsurfing, and water skiing.[4]
References edit
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Apocalyptica". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ^ Knost, Angie (13 October 2010). "Interview With Paavo Lötjönen of Apocalyptica". St. Louis Music Press. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- ^ "Youtube interactive interview". Apocalyptica.com. 5 August 2010. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Paavo Lotjonen biography - Paavo Lotjonen comes from a family where everyone is musician". apocalyptica.apocello.ru. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Apocalyptica - Interview with Paavo Lotjonen - How would you describe Apocalyptica's music with three words?". apocello.ru. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
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