My Story So Far

Hi, I'm Rolf Gustavson, an orchestrator, arranger, and composer based in Porvoo, Finland. I hold a master's degree in composition from the Sibelius Academy. While I'm a versatile musician, I'm probably best known for my work as a film music orchestrator and arranger.

My musical journey began at 11, playing punk rock inspired by Green Day. Over time, this love of music evolved into a passion for composition and orchestration, which eventually led me to study classical music. Though I’ve focused on classical composition in my studies, I’ve found myself working more and more as a film music orchestrator and arranger, translating and formalizing other composers' music onto the page.

Over the course of my career, I’ve had the honor of collaborating with all the major orchestras in Finland and have also worked with remote orchestras in Budapest, Skopje, and Prague. Many of the projects I’ve been involved in include composers from both Europe and North America.

In addition to this, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with top-notch Finnish artists and musicians like Apulanta, Anna Puu, Jukka Immonen, Ako Kiiski, and Tuure Kilpeläinen, as well as award-winning film and game composers.

Outside of music, I spend a lot of time with my Bedlington Terrier, Mango, who I'm delighted to say is my best friend in the world.

Whether you have a question, a proposal, or need a quote, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to connect and look forward to hearing from you!