Sonido Polifonico & Errant Hem: Anna-Sofia Anttonen, Viktor Toikkanen, Phoneutrian
Join us for an exciting programme in the intimate performance space at Bishops' House, as two accomplished composers make a rare visit from Helsinki, complemented by a Sheffield innovator.
They bring sounds and techniques spanning saxophone instrumentation, electroacoustic, experimental electronic, ambient and beyond. This is a unique chance to hear expansive contemporary sound practice from Finland right here in S8 alongside some of the best sonic creativity from our city.
Anna-Sofia Anttonen
Anna-Sofia Anttonen (FIN) composes delicately quirky and melancholic electroacoustic music that brings together her extensive experience in classical and contemporary music with a desire to pause and listen. Her music explores the delicate side of the saxophone’s expressive range, delving into its buzzing and sweet qualities. Anna-Sofia has collaborated with artist Armi Teva to create ceramic Kukkapilli flutes (Flower Whistles), each with its own distinctive shape and voice. Anna-Sofia enjoys arranging works from different eras for saxophones, and in her solo gigs she often adds some medieval musical quotes to the soup. She enjoys performing reimagined versions of compositions by Hildegard of Bingen, particularly with the ensemble Saxtronauts.
Photo: Anna-Maria Viksten
Viktor Toikkanen
Viktor Toikkanen is a composer, performer and sound artist from Helsinki, Finland. He holds a Master of Music from the Department of Music and Technology at Sibelius Academy and has studied multimedia composition at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg. Navigating naturally between experimental electronic music, multimedia, contemporary classical music, free improvisation and performance art, Toikkanen refuses to adhere to a single style, constantly seeking new ways of self-expression. He views his art as a diary—an ongoing reflection of a specific time and place, shaped by the interests and resonances that move him in the moment.
Toikkanen's work spans a variety of settings, from churches and underground clubs to festivals and art museums. He has performed at venues and events including Milan’s Inner Spaces, Hamburg’s Golden Pudel and resonanzraum, Solstice Festival and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki. He is also actively involved in the contemporary classical music scene, working with various ensembles and artists. Having released music on labels such as Lal Lal Lal, Ikuisuus, World Canvas and Country Music, Toikkanen has a new full-length album, Kulo, coming out on Opal Tapes in late 2026.
Phoneutrian
Phoneutrian is a Sheffield-based artist, DJ and promoter. Since 2017, he has co-run the label and events series Interworld Media, putting on over 30 unique shows across FORGE, Gut Level, Hatch and more as well as collaborations with other DIY crews. As Phoneutrian, he has performed both live electronic and audiovisual shows at the No Bounds and Alpaca festivals (both in Sheffield); the Peer Hat in Manchester; and Cafe Oto and IKLECTIK in London.
He has released over a dozen albums, EPs and mixtapes spanning ambient, glitch and electronica. His current performances see him experimenting with ways to manipulate sound into intensely emotional melodies and otherworldly atmospheres.