First Season

10. Bernward Koch

In this episode, Jannie speaks with German composer, pianist, and keyboardist Bernward Koch about a career spanning 15 albums of soothing, melodic music that has resonated globally. From his 1989 debut Flowing and the Billboard-charting Laguna de la Vera to contributions on US AIDS-benefit compilations alongside Sting, Bonnie Raitt, and Al Jarreau, Bernward’s catalogue is as impactful as it is calming. Bernward discusses his latest release Calming Colors (August 2024), his piano solo album Montagnola dedicated to Hermann Hesse, and the remarkable reach of his music — recommended by Weber State University as anti-stress therapy and used by airlines worldwide to combat fear of flying. The conversation reveals the quiet power behind one of new age music’s most enduring artists.