Clemens Christian Poetzsch (born 1985 in Dresden) is a German pianist and composer based in Leipzig whose work moves between modern classical music, jazz and electronic textures. He studied piano and composition at the Dresden Conservatory and has released his records through Neue Meister/Edel since 2019. His albums Remember Tomorrow, The Soul of Things and Chasing Heisenberg have been nominated for the Opus Klassik award and he has also performed as a soloist at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.
Poetzsch announced a new project dedicated to the personality of pianist and composer Clara Schumann.
He released the single Noctune I: Amman, the first part of a cycle of nocturnal piano compositions, and in the same month performed a concert at the Brno Besedním domě with samples from the upcoming album.
The single Noctune II: Beirut followed, the second part of a series of compositions inspired by places where he had previously performed.
In spring 2026, he announced concerts in Germany, Croatia, and the Czech Republic and launched a new wave of touring.
The complete album Noctunes, summarizing the series of nocturnal miniatures, is released on CD by the Neue Meister label at the end of October 2026.
German pianist Clemens Christian Poetzsch presents his new album NOCTUNES - eleven piano miniatures inspired by evening walks after concert tours. The concert takes place in the Art Nouveau Vila Primavesi.
German pianist Clemens Christian Poetzsch presents his album NOCTUNES - a distinctive interpretation of the nocturne tradition inspired by the night cities of his concert travels.
Pianist Clemens Christian Poetzsch presents his new album NOCTUNES - a distinctive reinterpretation of the nocturne tradition with elements of jazz and improvisation. An acoustic solo concert in the Leoš Janáček Hall at the Brno Conservatory.
German pianist Clemens Christian Poetzsch presents his new album NOCTUNES - nocturnal miniatures inspired by travels and the atmosphere of cities. The concert at the Baroque church Atrium Žižkov concludes his Czech tour.