Minna Raassina is an esteemed Master of Music, diploma organist, and the Lead Cantor of the Savonlinna Parish. She studied church music at the Sibelius Academy in Finland and the University of Music and Theatre (Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Theater) in Leipzig. During her Leipzig years, she sang as an alto in the prestigious GewandhausKammerchor.

Raassina is known as an exceptionally versatile musician whose expertise spans organ performance, singing, and piano. She has performed as a soloist in major sacred works, such as Bach’s St. John Passion and Christmas Oratorio, Mozart’s Requiem, and Handel’s Messiah at significant venues and festivals, including the Leipzig Bach Festival, the Savonlinna Opera Festival, and the Ilmajoki Music Festival. She has performed as the organ soloist of Rheinberger’s Organ Concerto No. 2, and has served as the organist and keyboardist for the Savonlinna Opera Festival Orchestra since 2010.

Raassina is also a key figure in professional musical organizations. In 2018, she was elected President of the Association of Finnish Cantors and Organists. Her accolades include the title of "the Cantor of the Year" in 2016 and the "Rosina of the Year" International Women's Day recognition in 2018.

With baritone Raimo Paaso, Raassina forms an acclaimed lied duo, whose unique feature of collaboration is flexible switching between the roles of singer and pianist during one performance. Raassina’s interpretations are characterized by a profound connection between text and music, whether she is in the organ loft, at the grand piano, or performing as a vocal soloist.

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