piano
Whether with classical pieces, original compositions or jazz standards she always manages to develop a wide, dynamic narrative, sometimes delicate and fragile, sometimes, tension-filled and rhythmically gripping or irresistibly melodious. At the same time, the listener never gets the impression that she is interested in showcasing as many ideas as possible, or presenting herself as a virtuoso. Everything happens in the spirit of musical storytelling, with an extremely mature, far-sighted view of dramaturgy, dynamics, tension and atmosphere.
Süddeutsche Zeitung simply calls the result "a little sensation", Downbeat magazine „a unique debut, praiseworthy in its pursuit of merging genres“ and Jazz thing magazine describes Summer as "a pianist of a very special character, virtuoso, subtle and filigreed". Jazz, classical music and free playing - Johanna Summer creates her very own music out of the moment, and it is a true experience to listen to it.
contemporary solo piano
09.05.2024 | Johanna Summer | CH - Luzern | LUCERNE FESTIVAL | ||
10.05.2024 | Johanna Summer | AT - Wien | Konzerthaus Wien | Gemischter Satz | Mozartsaal | |
11.05.2024 | Johanna Summer | AT - Wien | Konzerthaus Wien | Gemischter Satz | |
12.05.2024 | Johanna Summer | CH - Luzern | LUCERNE FESTIVAL | ||
14.05.2024 | Jakob Manz & Johanna Summer | DE - Hainfeld | atelier29 | Hainfelder Jazztage | Sold Out |
15.06.2024 | Johanna Summer | DE - Kreischa | Vereinshaus Kreischa | Schumanniade extra | |
19.06.2024 | Jakob Manz & Johanna Summer | DE - Berlin | stARTfestival | stARTfestival | |
28.06.2024 | Johanna Summer | AT - Innsbruck | BTV Innsbruck - Stadtforum | Glückskeksimpro – Konzert für Philosoph und Pianistin | |
08.07.2024 | Jakob Manz & Johanna Summer | DE - Ismaning | Hainhalle | Jazzmontag Ismaning | |
21.09.2024 | Johanna Summer | DE - Bodelshausen | Kultur im Forum | beflügelt - Klavier und mehr im Forum | |
27.09.2024 | Johanna Summer | CH - Weggis | Senar | ||
28.09.2024 | Johanna Summer | CH - Zürich | Kurer Möbel Kunst | ||
29.09.2024 | Johanna Summer | CH - Weggis | Senar | ||
01.10.2024 | Johanna Summer Trio | DE - Kassel | Theaterstübchen | Club Show | |
04.10.2024 | Johanna Summer Trio | DE - Plauen | Malzhaus | Club Show | |
11.10.2024 | Johanna Summer | DE - Neuburg | Birdland Neuburg | Neuburger Barockkonzerte > Brückenschlag zwischen Barock und Jazz | |
10.12.2024 | Johanna Summer | AT - Wien | Konzerthaus Wien | Atmosphère @ Berio-Saal | |
01.05.2025 | Johanna Summer | AT - Linz | Brucknerhaus | RESONANZEN @ Festival 4020 | Stadtklänge | |
13.06.2025 | Johanna Summer | DE - Halle (Saale) | Georg-Friedrich-Händel-Halle | Händelfestspiele 2025 (6.-15.6.2025) |