Johanna Soller live in Rotterdam

Experience Johanna Soller live on March 25th

Johanna Soller is a German composer and performer whose work frequently blends contemporary classical music with elements of jazz improvisation and electronic processing. Her compositions often center around the human voice, employing extended vocal techniques and exploring themes of language, perception, and the relationship between sound and space. She frequently performs solo, utilizing live looping and effects to create layered, immersive soundscapes, but also collaborates with ensembles and musicians across genres.

De Doelen is a renowned concert hall located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Originally built in 1830 as a shooting range (“doelen” translates to “targets” in Dutch), it was repurposed as a concert venue in 1966 following significant reconstruction. The hall is celebrated for its exceptional acoustics and its commitment to presenting a diverse program encompassing classical music, jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions. It’s considered a key cultural institution within Rotterdam and the wider Dutch musical landscape. De Doelen houses multiple performance spaces; the main hall – the Grote Zaal – is particularly noted for its architectural design and acoustic properties which have been refined over several renovations to meet high standards for musical performance. The building itself represents a blend of historical architecture and modern additions.