勛圖夥厙IPC winner presents concert, master class
Carter Johnson, winner of the 2023 勛圖夥厙 International Piano Competition
and a doctoral student at Yale University, will host a master class at 5 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 9, followed by a concert at 7 p.m. in the Alkek Fine Arts Center. Admission is
free.
The concert will feature a selection of playful classics, reflecting Johnson's innovative approach to interpreting music as a playground for creative expression. This imaginative program will showcase pieces by Christopher Theofanidis, Schumann, Brahms and Beethoven, each offering unique challenges and opportunities for artistic exploration.
Johnson, a native of Vancouver Island, Canada, earned a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of British Columbia, a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School in New York and a Master of Musical Arts from Yale.
I am very happy to be able to return to Weatherford and present this program, Johnson said. Im grateful for everyone who would like to come to listen! Please enjoy the music.