Ari Rasilainen

Finnish Conductor and Classical Musician

Ari Rasilainen is a Finnish conductor known for his work with various orchestras in Europe. Born on February 26, 1959, in Rauma, Finland, he has had a significant career leading ensembles and recording a variety of classical works. Rasilainen served as the chief conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and has also been at the helm of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra. His repertoire includes a broad range of classical music, from symphonic pieces to operatic works. Rasilainen has made numerous recordings, which have contributed to his international recognition. He is particularly noted for his interpretations of Scandinavian and German composers, although his discography covers a wide array of classical music traditions.