Birthplace: Campbell River, Canada | Studied in: Vancouver, Canada; and New York City and New Haven, US | Resides in: Hamden, US
Celebrated for his warm stage presence, compelling musical personality, and provocative repertoire choices, Canadian pianist Carter Johnson is known for making classical music speak to all kinds of audiences.
The silver medalist of the 2024 Gina Bachauer Competition, his laurels also include first prizes at the 2023 Concours Hauts-de-France, the 2021 International Competition of Polish Music, the 2020 Valsesia International Competition, and the 2023 Weatherford College International Competition.
Trained in elocution as a teenager, Carter holds an Associate Performance Diploma with distinction in speech and drama from Trinity College London, and he regularly brings this expertise to his recitals. This skill was recognized in the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition, where he was awarded the Best Program Presentation in the Semifinal for his program design and verbal introductions.
Born on Vancouver Island, Canada, Carter began the study of piano at age five. He completed a Bachelor of Music at the University of British Columbia, received a Master of Music from the Juilliard School, and continued to the Yale School of Music where he completed a Master of Musical Arts. He is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Musical Arts at Yale.
Carter resides in Connecticut with his wife, Hannah, and their two young boys, where he maintains a busy schedule as a concert artist, student, and teacher. In his spare time, he and Hannah enjoy cooking together, watching films, and spending time outside as a family enjoying the charms of New England.