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Johannes began playing piano at age 4 and composing music at age 16, taking a passionate interest in contemporary music, writing for small ensembles and jazz big bands, he moved to New York at the age of 19 to study at the New School where he soon developed a taste for writing film music.
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Johannes has had the privilege of performing with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Bolton, Charlie Haden, Ray Brown, Roy Hargrove in venues such as Madison square Garden, Apollo Theatre and in Washington DC for an audience of 250,000 people.
He has written music for TV and Film in Europe US, Australia and Asia. Including Nickelodeon, New York Theatre Ballet, Zentropa, HBO, Coca Cola, Lego and Nike and a numerous of artists, independent production and theatre companies.
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As arranger he has worked on Disney, Warner Bros as well as both arranging and producing jazz and pop artists albums and featuring as piano player on many albums. Composer & pianist Johannes Steinray create
music for Film, TV, Musical, Dance-Shows, Bands and Orchestra
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6. My Country - Country music ballads with Orchestra
Support UGLY – Be Part of the Journey
A new musical is coming to life…
From January to March 2026, we’re workshopping and performing a special concert version of my new musical UGLY in Denmark — the first step toward premieres in the U.S. and London.
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This is more than just a show — it’s a movement of creativity, young voices, and powerful stories. And I want you to be part of the circle that makes it possible.
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Jan–Mar 2026 – UGLY Workshop & Concert, Kilden Theater, Denmark
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2026/27 – U.S. Pre-premiere
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2027 – World Premiere in London