Mikael Saastamoinen

About this composer

“Kristina Bianca Rantala (born 5 February 1999) is an Estonian and Finnish musician, composer and conductor. She is a singer, keyboardist, composer, arranger, bandleader and teacher of singing, specializing in jazz and big band music. In autumn 2026 and spring 2027, Rantala will be UMO's composer-in-residence. UMO describes her as follows: Rantala is known for her bold and emotionally charged musical expression, which moves effortlessly between different genres, combining intelligence and playfulness, and building a bridge between jazz and contemporary music.”

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