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Island pianist Carter Johnson to compete in prestigious global competition

Carter Johnson, a 28-year-old pianist originally from Campbell River, secured a position among the top 30 finalists in the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition held in Fort Worth, Texas, from late May through early June.
Johnson's selection followed years of study starting at age five, inspired by his grandmother and nurtured by 12 years with teacher Shelley Roberts and local music opportunities.
In 2010, Johnson received the Virginia Graczak Music Scholarship, an award supported by local patrons and music organizations; after earning his degree from UBC, he pursued further studies at Juilliard and is currently working toward his doctorate at Yale while maintaining an active international performance career.
Johnson expressed that preparing to perform over three and a half hours of solo pieces and concertos entirely from memory is a significant challenge, but one he feels privileged and pleased to undertake.
Johnson’s participation in the competition marks a major career milestone and fulfills a goal he has had since learning about it as a teenager.

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