Bio

I have played the piano since I was 6 years old. I have had a private tutor, attended music school, studied at The Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus and have subsequently had a long carrier, where I have been part of bands, symphony orchestras, choirs, musicals and theatre concerts.

As a musician, I always wanted to try everything and keep all my options open. However, my desire to span many genres, personal insecurities and a calendar that was quite packed, caused me to lose the desire to play over the years. In 2013, I hit rock bottom and everything felt grey and indifferent. I started going into therapy and initiated a process to regain my motivation, enjoyment and vitality both for life and music.

Over the coming years, I practised with an increased focus on my compositions, to come more to terms with my own voice. What will the result be if there are no demands, no framework and no deadlines? What is my genre?

In different ways, my album “Melancholy” reflects some of my more “difficult” sides. As a human, I am inclined to be melancholy and depressed, and previously this had a strong presence. Through the compositions, I found that the music could reflect the same side of me, but in a more conciliatory and beautiful way.

Photographs featuring Johan Klitgaard