Risto Vilho Johannes Lauriala (born 21 November 1949) is a Finnish classical pianist.
He graduated from the University of Helsinki, majoring in the humanities, and received a bachelor's degree in musicology in 1973.
In addition, he studied piano privately in London with Ilona Kabos and Maria Curcio, as well as at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, attending masterclasses with Professor Dieter Weber (1973–1975).
He has performed in solo recitals, in chamber music groups and as an accompanist for Lieder, both at home and abroad.
He has worked as a teacher and accompanist at the Sibelius Academy since 1976, specializing in piano and chamber music.