Jena, March 26, 2026. As part of this year’s Kulturarena, the Dutch electronic artist LudoWic will be a guest in the Lichtstadt. On August 4, 2026, he will present his new album “HORIZONTAL FALL” on a rare historical precursor to the modern synthesizer as part of the “Arenakustik” series at Trafo.
- What: Concert by LudoWic (Matheus Lodewijk)
- Event Series: Arenakustik at Trafo (Kulturarena 2026)
- When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Where: Trafo, Damenviertel Jena
- Tickets & Info: kulturarena.de
Combination of Industrial Culture and Analog Synthesizers
Multidisciplinary artist and producer Matheus Lodewijk, better known as LudoWic, is considered one of the most innovative electronic artists in the Netherlands. He has a particular passion for analog synthesizers. For his performance in Jena, he is bringing an extremely rare instrument to the stage: the Trautonium. This continuous tone generator is considered one of the first electronic musical instruments in the world and functions using resistance wire, capacitors, strings, and thyratron tubes, among other components.
The sound of the Trautonium is described as floating, cinematic, and almost hypnotic. Fittingly, LudoWic’s new album is titled “HORIZONTAL FALL” – a musical translation of that feeling of endless falling and held breath that listeners of his concerts often report.
The Old Substation as a Fitting Venue
The choice of venue for this concert is no coincidence. Trafo in the Jenaer Damenviertel provides the perfect backdrop for LudoWic’s electronic experiments. Where electricity was once transformed for the city, contemporary art is created today. The symbiosis of historical industrial architecture, ignition voltage, and electronic pioneer music promises an extraordinary atmosphere.
Background: Trafo and the Kulturarena
Kulturarena Jena will take place in 2026 from July 8 to August 23. While the large open-air concerts are traditionally held on the Theatervorplatz, the festival also uses alternative, more intimate spaces in the city area with special formats such as “Arenakustik”. Trafo in the Damenviertel, a former substation for the power supply, has developed into an important innovation laboratory for contemporary art forms in recent years through the commitment of the local scene. The repurposing of such industrial buildings plays a central role in Jena’s modern urban and cultural development and provides a stage for formats outside the mainstream.
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