Otto Rissanen

Otto Rissanen is a Finnish composer, guitarist, and performance maker based in Rotterdam. His music resembles a mix of the Nordic jazz idiom, minimalism, and contemporary classical, with a Björk-ishly playful instrumentation—all laced with a Lynchian touch of the surreal, absurd, and unease. Drawing his inspiration from philosophy, human (and Finnish) nature, and eccentric historical characters, his work contemplates individualism in a social context and the tragicomedy we call life. Whether you enjoy being soothed, slapped, or surprised—you’re likely to encounter it all.