Carter Johnson, piano

Canadian pianist Carter Johnson’s playing is described as sincere, communicative, and intelligent”, “drop-dead gorgeous”, and even “the greatest thing since sliced bread.”
– Gramophone

Description

Celebrated for his warm stage presence, compelling musical personality, and cutting-edge programming, Canadian pianist Carter Johnson’s playing is described as sincere, communicative, and intelligent”, “drop-dead gorgeous”, and even “the greatest thing since sliced bread” (Gramophone). Johnson’s competition laurels include finalist at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Competition (the first Canadian in history), silver laureate of the 2025 Honens International Competition, first prize winner of the 2025 Dublin International Competition, and silver medalist in the 2024 Gina Bachauer International Competition. 

Program

BARTÓK | Three Burlesques, Sz. 47  
KURTÁG | From Játékok, Book IX, … feuilles mortes …  
SCHUMANN | Ghost Variations, WoO 24 
BEETHOVEN | Sonata No. 13 in E-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1 
SCHNITTKE | Prelude and Fugue 
SCHUMANN | Arabeske, Op. 18 
KURTÁG | From Játékok, Book I, Perpetuum mobile    
BARTÓK | Sonata, Sz. 80

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