“Rajala deserves praise for her interpretations of these works, which she has been performing as a whole since 2024. She has a sonorous sound and an airy touch, delivering the pulsing rhythms with flowing ease and delightful variation.” -Auli Särkiö-Pitkänen, FMQ, 27.2.2026
https://www.fmq.fi/articles/figurative-and-abstract-alternate-on-cecilia-damstroms-debut-album
“Reetamaria Rajala interprets the works with great attention and uncomplicatedly reveals the background of the pieces in the booklet of the album.” Jari Hoffrén, Keskisuomalainen 13.3.2026
https://www.ksml.fi/paikalliset/9294793
“Rajala has thoroughly studies the works, internalised them and plays with a liberated, inspired expression” - Tuulikki Närhinsalo, Rondo 16.2.2026
https://rondo.fi/tuoreimmat/live-arviot/konsertti_ja_ooppera-arviot/ajankohjtainen-cecilia-damstrom/
"One of the album’s overarching strengths is that from the very first moment one senses that Reetamaria Rajala is in complete command of her instrument. Whether the music surges and becomes almost unmanageable, or settles quietly to the floor, as if one could almost stroke it, she remains utterly assured. On Stories, Rajala is required to draw on a wide range of skills, and she delivers convincingly throughout." - Rachel Einarsson, Klassisk Bureau 12.2.2026
https://klassiskbureau.com/du-skal-l-se-instruktionen
“Cecilia Damström's work is called Piano Delirium. It was charged with all sorts of conflicting and contradictory emotions. It was performed in a strongly expressive way filled with musicianship and life by the excellent pianist Reetamaria Rajala.” - Bo Borg 27.10.2022
https://boborg.se/2022/10/27/mindstream-svenska-kvinnorkestern-evelyn-glennie-vara-konserthus/?fbclid=IwAR37PCPmOCXTXQbKZjYaP0dJo7DQMgHoTCJUtJYhC_AVN75xgDnoVc8FhD8
“From Psychedelic by the Finnish composer Cecilia Damström, who herself says that she wanted to explore the sound of the piano in depth. How much or how little is needed to keep the interest up? Perhaps, as I said, the most pure minimalist work on Malmö-based pianist Reetamaria Rajala’s debut album, an album that captures my interest in any case, thanks to Rajala’s clear vision and always distinctive playing. “ - Sara Norling Sveriges Radios Musikrevyn 2022
"SILENCE" is that kind of music you just want to listen to over and over. You want it as yet another piece of furniture in your home. That is quality. The music formulates emotions and messages that can actually be used. - Rachel Einarsson, Klassisk Bureau 27.10 2022
https://klassiskbureau.com/silence-by-reetamaria-rajala