Hugh’s Goes Classical with Carter Johnson

Hugh’s Goes Classical with Carter Johnson in the Green Sanderson Hall at Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Avenue
Curated by Eric Friesen and Angela Hewitt
$50 in advance, $60 at the door

Celebrated for his warm stage presence, compelling musical personality, and cutting-edge programming, Canadian pianist Carter Johnson is known for making classical music speak to all kinds of audiences. With playing described as ”sincere, communicative, and intelligent”, “drop-dead gorgeous”, and even “the greatest thing since sliced bread” (Gramophone), Johnson’s competition laurels include being the first-ever Canadian finalist in the 2025 Van Cliburn Competition, first prize winner in the 2025 Dublin Competition, silver laureate of the 2025 Honens Competition, and silver medalist in the the 2024 Gina Bachauer Competition. He is a recipient of the CAG Louis and Susan Meisel Prize.

Johnson has performed with orchestras including the Montréal Symphony Orchestra, the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, and venues in which he has appeared include Maison Symphonique, the Kaufmann Concert Hall at the 92nd Street Y, Salle Bourgie, and the Warsaw National Philharmonic Hall. Trained in elocution as a teenager, he holds an ATCL in speech and drama with distinction from Trinity College London, and regularly brings this expertise to his recitals in his discussions on the music being presented.

Johnson has completed study at the University of British Columbia (Bachelor of Music), the Juilliard School (Master of Music), and Yale University (Master of Musical Arts), where he is currently a doctoral post-resident under the guidance of Wei-Yi Yang. He resides in Connecticut with his wife Hannah and their two sons. Wednesday May 13.