Kristjan Randalu on noorema põlvkonna üks omapärasemaid pianiste, helilooja ja arranžeerija. Ta on sündinud Eestis, kasvanud üles Saksamaal, õppinud Kölnis, Londonis ja New Yorgis ning mänginud koos paljude tuntud muusikute ja orkestritega, nagu Nguyên Lê, Dhafer Youssef, Ben Monder, Stuttgarti kammerorkester, ning esinenud kuulsates kontserdisaalides – Carnegie Hall, Lincolni keskus NYC-is ja Berliini kontserdimaja.

Kristjan on esitatud Grammy nominendiks ning pälvinud arvukalt erinevaid jazz-muusika auhindu. 2012. aastal sai ta Eesti Muusikaauhinna parima jazzialbumi eest. Hoolimata oma rahvusvahelisest haardest veedab ta suure osa kontsertide-vahelisest ajast Viljandimaa metsade keskel, kus saab segamatult tööd teha ja loodusest inspiratsiooni ammutada.

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Kristjan Randalu is one of the most original younger generation pianists, a composer and an arranger. Born in Estonia, he grew up in Germany, studied in Cologne, London and New York, he has performed with many famous musicians and orchestras such as the Nguyên Lê, Dhafer Youssef, Ben Monder, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and played in many legendary concert halls such as the Carnegie, Lincoln Center in NYC and the Berlin Concert Hall.

Kristjan has been nominated for Grammy and has received numerous jazz prizes. In 2012 he received the Estonian Music Award For the Best Jazz Album. Despite his international commitments he spends most of his time between concerts surrounded by the forests of Viljandi County, where he has the peace and quiet and the inspiring nature that he builds his works on.

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