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„Intelligence, humor, lots of sentiment, unpredictable ideas and finest piano-craftmanship.“ (FAZ) – Finnish pianist Iiro Rantala simply is „a natural phenomenon on the keys.“ (Jazz thing). For almost twenty years he conquered the jazz stages of Europe and beyond with his anarchist „Trio Töykeät“. His following ACT-debut album „Lost Heroes“ marked a turning point in Rantala’s music: The wild, unchecked energy of earlier days made room for more melodic, harmonic and elaborate notes – although Rantala’s wit always shines through. And so do his outstanding, classically trained technical skills. In many ways Rantala succeeds in connecting elements that often seem contradictory: He’s a critically acclaimed artist and has, among others, received highly esteemed awards like the Annual German Record Critics‘ Award, the ECHO Jazz Award and the Finnish EMMA Award – and at the same times manages to wow broad audiences from many different directions. He regularly appears on major jazz festivals and clubs, but at the same time in world-famous classical music halls like the Berlin Philharmonic, Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, The Berlin Konzerthaus or the Cologne Philharmonic – solo, as a leader of various trios – and also with full orchestra. His musical scope ranges from jazz over classical to pop and Scandinavian folk and song tradition. With lots of sentiment and melancholy but also with tons of wit and charm. In short: A true master of modern piano playing without borders.
contemporary solo piano trio art
07.06.2024 | Iiro Rantala | Best Of! | DE - Görlitz | Jazztage Görlitz | ||
20.08.2024 | Iiro Rantala VENEZIANA w/ Galatea Quartet | DE - Helmstorf | Gut Helmstorf | Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival | |
21.08.2024 | Iiro Rantala VENEZIANA w/ Galatea Quartet | DE - Wilster | Colosseum Wilster | Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival | |
23.08.2024 | Iiro Rantala | Best Of! | IT - Bari | Consorzio Teatro Pubblico Pugliese | Bari Piano Festival | |
26.09.2024 | Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio | DK - Hellerup | Byens Hus | ||
27.09.2024 | Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio | DK - Kolding | Godset | ||
12.10.2024 | Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio | DE - Ehingen (Donau) | Lindenhalle Ehingen (Donau) | Jazznacht Ehingen Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio feat. Marius Neset | |
15.10.2024 | Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio | GB - Dorking | Watermill Jazz | ||
09.11.2024 | Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio | DE - Göttingen | Jazzfestival Göttingen | ||
21.11.2024 | Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio | DE - Darmstadt | Centralstation | Tickets | |
15.02.2025 | Iiro Rantala | Best Of! | CH - Gränichen | Pianofestival Aarau |