Jonathan Reeder

Jonathan Reeder, a native of Upstate New York and longtime resident of Amsterdam, enjoys a dual career as a literary translator and performing musician. Along with his work as a professional bassoonist, he translates opera libretti and essays on classical music, as well as contemporary Dutch fiction and poetry. His translated novels include Conny Braam’s The Cocaine Salesman, Peter Buwalda’s Bonita Avenue, Bram Dehouck’s comic thriller Sleepless Summer, and Tonio by Adri van der Heijden. Additionally, he has translated novels, essays, and short stories by Mano Bouzamour, Christine Otten, Maarten Inghels, and Rodaan Al Galidi.