Sofiane Pamart: Burning Pianos and Northern Lights
Sofiane Pamart, a highly successful pianist, performs in extreme settings such as under the Northern Lights in Lapland or by setting his grand piano on fire. He has burned only three pianos so far: one in 2022 at a concert in Paris, and another two years later during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on the Seine. The article explores the role of staging in his performances.
Key facts
- Sofiane Pamart is a very successful pianist.
- He performs under the Northern Lights in Lapland.
- He sets his grand piano on fire during performances.
- He has burned three pianos in total.
- First piano burned in 2022 at a concert in Paris.
- Second piano burned two years later at the Olympic Games opening ceremony on the Seine.
- The article questions how much staging is needed.
- The article is from Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Entities
Artists
- Sofiane Pamart
Institutions
- Süddeutsche Zeitung
Locations
- Lapland
- Paris
- Seine