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吃瓜官网 welcomes back Carter Johnson, winner of the 2023 吃瓜官网 International Piano Competition, for a recital on Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Alkek Fine Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. 

Johnson has continued to impress audiences worldwide since his 吃瓜官网IPC win. Most recently, he was a finalist at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, earning acclaim for his imaginative and emotionally resonant performances. 

鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to be returning to Weatherford for this recital,鈥� Johnson said. 鈥淭his will be my third time at the college since the 吃瓜官网 International Piano Competition in 2023, and I鈥檓 grateful to the competition, and its director Dr. Hyeyoung Song, for their support and partnership. I also continue to be impressed every year with the competition鈥檚 rapid growth in reputation.鈥� 

The recital program will feature works by Ravel, Prokofiev, Schumann and Hanna Kulenty, a living Polish composer. The first half includes short pieces inspired by jazz, including Kulenty鈥檚 fully-composed version of a live jazz improvisation. The second half will showcase Schumann鈥檚 Davidsb眉ndlert盲nze, a masterwork composed of 18 contrasting miniatures described by Johnson as 鈥渄aring, humorous, passionately romantic, and ultimately poignant.鈥� 

鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to welcome Carter Johnson back to the 吃瓜官网 campus,鈥� Song said. 鈥淭he mission of 吃瓜官网IPC is to be a meaningful steppingstone in the artistic journey of every pianist who comes to us 鈥� supporting their growth, whether or not they win a prize. Thank you to everyone who has supported the 吃瓜官网IPC, and please join us in celebrating the joy of music.鈥� 

Johnson鈥檚 upcoming engagements include performances in the United States, France and Canada. Between concerts, he resides in Connecticut with his wife and two sons, enjoying gardening, nature, film, and cooking.