Lotta Wennäkoski

Lotta Wennäkoski is a Finnish composer celebrated for her vivid, imaginative works that blur boundaries between acoustic and electronic sounds. Born in Helsinki, she studied at the Sibelius Academy and forged a reputation for crafting playful yet meticulously structured compositions, often inspired by nature, poetry, or everyday textures. Her music has been performed by major ensembles like the BBC Philharmonic and Helsinki Philharmonic, and she’s collaborated with artists such as cellist Anssi Karttunen. Releases like *Sigla* and *Soie, Hava & Amor omnia Suite* (recorded by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra) showcase her flair for shimmering orchestral colors and intricate storytelling. A 2018 Teosto Prize winner, she’s also a respected composition teacher, splitting her time between creating new work and mentoring Finland’s next-gen composers. Her style balances whimsy with razor-sharp craftsmanship—think “Nordic cool meets surrealist daydream.”