Kristi Roosmaa

Photos: Nordic & Baltic Art Take Center Stage In TRUE NORTH
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

TRUE NORTH recently transformed the New York Estonian House into a Nordic-Baltic dreamscape, an immersive showcase featuring over 50 celebrated artists from eight countries. Check out photos of the production.

Nordic & Baltic Stars Unite For TRUE NORTH In NYC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

Nordic and Baltic artistry will take center stage in New York City this Earth Day, as TRUE NORTH, a one-night-only immersive showcase, unveils its all-star lineup of performers.

VIDEO: Watch Quentin Garzón Perform 'Lemminkäinen' from KALEVALA The MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 8, 2023

Take a look back at Kalevala The Musical Lead Producer Quentin Garzón's 'Lemminkäinen' work session on the other side of the booth in the video here.

Interview: Composer Johanna Telander Talks KALEVALA THE MUSICAL
by Team BWW - Nov 23, 2022

Johanna Telander is a New York-based Finnish-American creator/artist. As a teen, she collaborated with major labels in Finland, signing a record deal with Universal Music. She holds a BA in Music in Jazz from Capital University, Columbus, OH, and a performance degree in Musical Theatre from AMDA in NYC.

Photos: Inside The Recording Studio Recording Johanna Telander's KALEVALA THE MUSICAL Original Concept Album 
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022

The wait is over! Listen and experience the magic of  Johanna Temalnder’s “Kalevala The Musical’s” Original Concept Album on all major music platforms. See photos from inside the recording studio as the talented cast members of Kalevala The Musical’s album use their creativity to leave their own impact on the world.

VIDEO: Go Inside the Recording Studio for KALEVALA; Available Today!
by Team BWW - Jun 24, 2022

The highly anticipated original concept album for Kalevala The Musical (book, music, and lyrics by Johanna Telander) celebrates its release today, June 24. The album features orchestrations by Finnish virtuoso Marko Hilpo, and is mixed by Jay Alton at Alton Audio, and mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering.

Listen: Ramin Karimloo's New Single 'Väinämöinen Creates' From KALEVALA THE MUSICAL Is Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2022

Kalevala The Musical's concept album team has released a single, 'Väinämöinen Creates,' featuring Ramin Karimloo, Ariel Neydavoud, and the cast. Listen here!

Exclusive: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Väinämöinen's Soliloquy' From KALEVALA THE MUSICAL in the Studio
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

We're bringing you an exclusive look behind the scenes in the studio with Ramin Karimloo as he sings 'Väinämöinen's Soliloquy' from the upcoming Original Concept Album for Kalevala The Musical!

Johanna Telander's KALEVALA: THE MUSICAL Celebrates Concept Album at Chelsea Table + Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022

The highly-anticipated concept album for Johanna Telander's KALEVALA: THE MUSICAL had a preview listening party and a star-studded VIP concert event at Chelsea Table + Stage, celebrating its upcoming album release on June 24th.

Julia Murney, Tally Sessions, Marina Pires & More to Take Part in KALEVALA, THE MUSICAL Concert at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022

Kalevala, The Musical's concept album team is presenting a one-night-only concert and listening party on Monday, May 23rd at 7 pm at Chelsea Table + Stage.

BWW Interview: Multi-Hat-Wearing Storyteller Tony Spinosa's Bringing A SINGING REVOLUTION
by Gil Kaan - Jan 4, 2022

The go-to director for many benefit one-nighters, Tony Spinosa will world premiere his own SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL January 15, 2022 on the Broadwater Theatre Main Stage. Tony directs a cast of twenty triple-threat performers backed by a five-piece band as they perform his score and his lyrics (co-written by James Bearhart). Got to delve into the origins of SINGING REVOLUTION, as well as what has made Tony a much in-demand director/producer for hot-ticketed benefit shows for BC/EFA, TDF and The Actors Fund.

Award-Winning Indie Film WILDFLOWER Starring Kristi Roosmaa Delivers An Emotional Immigrant Story
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 11, 2021

Inspired by real-life events, Wildflower centers around an immigrant woman struggling to make a heartbreaking choice while pursuing her life-long dream of 'making it' as a professional singer in New York. The celebrated short film is now available across all media.

Julia Murney to Join Johanna Telander's KALEVALA: THE MUSICAL Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021

Julia Murney, who is known for originating the role of Queenie in Andrew Lippa's 'The Wild Party' and as Elphaba on Broadway in Wicked, will join Johanna Telander's 'Kalevala: The Musical' Concept Album cast as Louhi, the Northern witch.

Photos: In the Studio with Alice Ripley Recording KALEVALA THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2021

A sneak peek at Johanna Telander's 'Kalevala: the Musical' star-studded recording session with Alice Ripley, Marina Pires, Natalie Toro, Brandon Contreras, Madison Claire Parks, Alyssa Fox, Ariel Neydavoud, Brittany Rodin, Elena Ramos Pascullo, Kimberly Immanuel, Olivia Valli, Rebbekah Vega-Romero!

Photo Flash: Inside Johanna Telander's KALEVALA THE MUSICAL Recording Session at Mirrortone Studios
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2021

The concept album, featuring beautiful orchestrations by Marko Hilpo, is produced by Quentin Garzón and Kristi Roosmaa and set to be released in August 2021.

Photo Flash: Johanna Telander And Quentin Garzon At A Studio Session For KALEVALA THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2021

Johanna Telander's 'Kalevala: the Musical' concept album recording sessions are at full speed! This time, strings, brass, and reeds recording session at Threshold Recording Studio.

Photo Flash: Johanna Telander, Kristi Roosmaa, and Quentin Garzón Head Into The Studio For KALEVALA THE MUSICAL Recording Session
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2021

Highly anticipated Kalevala the Musical Concept Album’s recording dates continue. This time the composer brings Finnish flair by adding Kantele, and co-producer Kristi Roosmaa steps into the studio to lay down Mother Ether’s track along with Amanda Yachechak, lending her voice to one of the Spirits. 

Photo Flash: Omer Shàish And Angeline Mirenda Head Into the Studio for KALEVALA: THE MUSICAL Recording Session
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2021

Get a sneak peek at Johanna Telander's 'Kalevala: the Musical' recording session with Omer Shàish and Angeline Mirenda in L.A.!

Photo Flash: Ramin Karimloo In Studio To Record Johanna Telander's KALEVALA THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2021

Lead Producer Quentin Garzón and Co-Producer Kristi Roosmaa will release a star-studded original concept album for Johanna Telander's 'Kalevala: The Musical,' adapted from the national epic poem of Finland in August 2021. The creative team is joined by orchestrator Marko Hilpo and brand marketing director Valev Laube of The VL Studios.

Alice Ripley and Ramin Karimloo to Lead KALEVALA Concept Album
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021

Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley and Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo will lead the studio cast of the upcoming concept album of Kalevala The Musical.