Pianist

Step into the world of Babar the Elephant for a family-friendly performance filled with enchanting music alongside a narration  by Carter Johnson of the beloved story.

Celebrated for his warm stage presence, compelling musical personality, and cutting-edge programming, Canadian pianist Carter Johnson is known for making classical music speak to all kinds of audiences. With playing described as "sincere, communicative, and intelligent", "drop-dead gorgeous", and even "the greatest thing since sliced bread" (Gramophone), Johnson's competition laurels include being a finalist in the 2025 Van Cliburn International Competition (the first Canadian in history to do so), the silver laureate of the 2025 Honens International Competition, the first prize winner of the 2025 Dublin International Competition, and the silver medalist in the 2024 Gina Bachauer International Competition. He is a recipient of the CAG Louis and Susan Meisel Prize.

Carter Johnson, piano/narrator - The Story of Babar the Elephant

Maverick Concert Hall

EPSG:4326

Carter Johnson, piano

Yale University

Celebrated for his warm stage presence, compelling musical personality, and cutting-edge programming, Canadian pianist Carter Johnson’s playing is described as “sincere, communicative, and intelligent”, “drop-dead gorgeous”, and even “the greatest thing since sliced bread” (Gramophone). Johnson’s competition laurels include finalist at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Competition (the first Canadian in history), silver laureate of the 2025 Honens International Competition, first prize winner of the 2025 Dublin International Competition, and silver medalist in the 2024 Gina Bachauer International Competition.

Pianist

Carter Johnson

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 20, 2027

Carter Johnson, piano · Spivey Hall

Past events

Jul 25, 2026

Carter Johnson, piano/narrator - The Story of Babar the Elephant · Maverick Concerts

Apr 2, 2025

Carter Johnson, piano · Yale School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Ghost Variations by Schumann

Spivey Hall

Piano in Piano Sonata by Bartók

Spivey Hall

Piano in Piano Sonata No. 13 by Beethoven

Spivey Hall

Piano in Játékok by Kurtág

Spivey Hall

Piano in Arabeske by Schumann

Spivey Hall

Piano in Three Burlesques by Bartók

Spivey Hall

Piano in Prelude and Fugue by Schnittke

Spivey Hall

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