Adam Johnson (conductor)

Adam Johnson is a British classical pianist and conductor. He is currently artistic director and principal conductor of the Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra, which is based at St Saviour's, Pimlico.[1]

This article is about the British classical musician. For the American electronic musician, see Adam Johnson (musician).

Education

Johnson first studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, under the tutorage of Kent Nagano, Martyn Brabbins, and George Hurst.[2] He also studied under Peter Feuchtwanger and later obtained a Master's under the direction of Sir Mark Elder.[2]

Career

Johnson's concerto debut was playing the Mozart Piano Concerto No. 15 at the Pavlovsk Palace, Saint Petersburg, aged 15,[2] and he later went on to conduct with the Elemental Opera company[3] He has assisted Ari Benjamin Meyers[4] and guest conducted with the LSO.[5] In the UK he has performed with Jonathan Pryce at St Martin in the Fields;[6] and in Turkey, the United States, Spain, Norway, and Brazil.[4]

Honours

Johnson was elected a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in 2011, and was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Musicians.[2]

References
  1. "Alexandra Dariescu concert at St John Smith's Square". Romanian Cultural Centre in London. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  2. "Lunchtime Concert: Adam Johnson". St Martin in the Fields. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  3. Ashley, Tim (23 Feb 2010). "The Rape of Lucretia". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  4. "Artistic Director - Adam Johnson". Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  5. "Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra - St Luke's Guest Artists". London Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  6. "Family Concert with Jonathan Pryce at St Martin in the Fields". Russian Art & Culture. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
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