Martin Kohl­stedt

Martin Kohlstedt is an acclaimed composer, pianist, and producer working across Modern Classical, instrumental music, and electronica. His music has earned international recognition, with performances at renowned venues and festivals in more than 30 countries.
Known for combining cutting-edge electronica with classical piano, ambient, field recordings, and score design, Kohlstedt creates immersive musical experiences that range from spectacular festival shows to intimate piano concerts and multidimensional soundtracks.
His modular approach to composition embraces improvisation, experimentation, and interaction with people, spaces, and context. He has collaborated with artists such as Ben Böhmer, Douglas Dare, Sudan Archives, and Henrik Schwarz, as well as the GewandhausChor Leipzig and Warner Classics. Based in Weimar, he also runs his own label, Edition Kohlstedt.