Elias Stemeseder
Experimental Keyboard Virtuoso
Austrian pianist blending jazz, contemporary classical, and electronic music with fearless improvisational exploration.
About
Born in Salzburg, Austria in 1990, Elias Stemeseder is an acclaimed pianist and electronic musician who moved to New York in 2015. He has become a creative force in contemporary jazz, known for his work as a sideman with Jim Black's trio and collaborations with John Zorn, Anna Webber, and Philipp Gropper. Winner of the 2023 German Jazz Award for Pianist/Keyboardist of the Year.
Music Style
Stemeseder performs across diverse musical idioms from song-oriented jazz to contemporary classical pieces to electronic music. His approach combines repetition, ominous textures, and pure beauty with fearless experimentation.
Background
- Hometown
- Salzburg, Austria
- Instruments
- piano, synthesizer
- Active
- 2010s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Jim Black, John Zorn, and Anna Webber — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Elias Stemeseder's next NYC show is Thursday, July 9 at Close Up.