Antti Lähdesmäki

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I am a musician and translator working internationally within a broad scope of cultural and artistic fields.

About

I am a musician and translator working internationally within a broad scope of cultural and artistic fields. I work as a recording and performing pianist and composer internationally, especially within the Nordic jazz scene. I translate artistic texts such as poetry, lyrics and prose; I am also experienced in translating for subtitles and dubbing as well as translating educational material.

I have developed a broad intuition for connecting disciplines through organizing projects. Through collaborations and residencies, I have gained skills in creative problem solving; I thrive in environments where I can combine my musical and linguistic skills, and I enjoy learning from others as well as working independently.

I translate between Scandinavian languages, Finnish and English.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • FinnishFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • SwedishAdvanced
  • NorwegianAdvanced
  • DanishIntermediate
  • GermanIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Other

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Projects · 3

My first solo piano album was released May 16th 2025 by Howling Jazz Records. The album has been critically acclaimed internationally:

“an impressive album, not just because it’s beautiful, (though it is), but because it feels so different from any other solo piano recording out there.”

https://www.twine.net/signin

“Opening the record, Lähdesmäki reveals himself as both poet and technician – each phrase seems to bloom in real time.
[…]
There’s something quietly magnetic about how he approaches the piano”

https://www.twine.net/signin

Listen:
https://www.twine.net/signin

We tend to help each other out here - Solo piano album
  • Composer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Mixing Engineer
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Work experience· 17 roles

Album Release · Howling JazzrecordsMay 2025 – May 2025 · 1 mo

Solo piano debut released May 2025; internationally acclaimed.

Residency Participant · CreatopiaJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Residency in Semkovo, Bulgaria (2025) for a group of artists creating and curating the inaugural Creatopia festival in July 2026.

Artist-in-Residence · Villa Karo (Benin)Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Chosen resident in interdisciplinary residency programme at the Finnish-African culture center in Benin (2025).

Composer · UMO Helsinki Jazz OrchestraJan 2025 – Jan 2027 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Artist-in-Residence · BathyscapheJan 2025 – Jan 2027 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Conductor · West Coast Big BandNov 2024 – Nov 2024 · 1 mo
Composer · Jyväskylä Big BandMar 2024 – Nov 2024 · 9 mos
Composer · Jyväskylä Big BandMar 2024 – Nov 2024 · 9 mos

Education· 5

Master of Fine Arts in Music (Improvisation Performance) · University of Gothenburg2030 – 2026
Studies · Norwegian Academy of Music2030 – 2026
Rhythmic Music Conservatory Studies · Rhythmic Music Conservatory2030 – 2026
Bachelor in Music Pedagogy · Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Helsinki2030 – 2026

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