Emma Johnson
Biography
Clarinettist Emma Johnson first came to the public's attention playing Bernhard Crusell's clarinet concerto in the televised final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year in 1984, which she won.
At the time she was only 18 and a pupil at Newstead Wood School for Girls, Orpington, and then went on to study Music and English at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Since then, her magical combination of talent, charm and vivacity appeals to audiences, and has certainly helped put the instrument firmly on the map.
While studying English at Cambridge, she started conducting and almost 20 years later she’s working with the Mozart Players and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra doing straight conducting and some directing from the clarinet.
Music
Her most recent album release 'Voyage' includes a number of popular and jazz tracks in addition to standard classical repertoire.
She was heavily involved in arranging the pieces for 'Voyage', with accompaniment from pianist John Lenehan, who has worked on a similar project with violinist Tasmin Little . It’s also the first time Emma has shown off her skills in the jazz arena - a field she's highly regarded for.
Emma Johnson on Classic FM
Listen to Emma Johnson on the Classic FM Magazine Show - February 09
Discography
2005 - The Mozart Album
2004 - Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A
1996 - Mozart Clarinet Concerto - Flute & Harp Concerto
