Johannes Keller

Johannes Keller is a versatile and accomplished musician whose artistic focus spans Early Music and contemporary music. He is known primarily as a harpsichordist, organist, and ensemble leader, collaborating with various international ensembles and venues. Keller has a keen interest in exploring connections between music and other art forms. His research centers on microtonal polyphony of the 16th and 17th centuries, and he is pursuing a PhD project on Nicola Vicentino's "Arciorgano." Since 2013, he has taught "Intonation and Temperaments" at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, a prestigious institution for early music studies. His work includes leading performances and recordings such as the "Madrigali al Tavolino," featuring rare polyphonic madrigals by Michelangelo Rossi.

In addition to his early music expertise, Johannes Keller also has experience with jazz, electronic, and other styles through his extensive training and collaborations. He began as a cellist, later focusing on the double bass, studying at the Hanover Musikhochschule and engaging with notable jazz musicians. He has won awards like the Lower Saxony Jazz Prize and remains active in various bands and projects, including the Tonhallenorchester and Ensemble Megaphon. His diverse musical background and leadership in both historical and modern genres make him a dynamic figure in contemporary music circles.

Genres

Experimental

Electronic

Avant-garde

Jazz

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Early Music

Microtonal

Polyphonic Music

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Latest Release

Sonate Accademiche - An Anthology

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Johannes Keller

Album - 14 Tracks - Released June 6, 2025