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Lura Johnson
Baltimore, MD        Classical

Bio

Pianist Lura Johnson has established herself as one of Baltimore/Washington’s most prominent pianists. Hailed as “brilliant” by the Washington Post, Ms. Johnson is celebrated for her passionate and insightful interpretations of the standard repertoire, and esteemed by colleagues for her uncommon skill as a collaborative partner. Trained by luminaries Leon Fleisher and Robert McDonald, she performs regularly in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marin Alsop. She has col...

Songs

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Mozart: Sonata in C Major, K. 3...
Lura Johnson
Mozart: Sonata in C Major, K. 330: Alleg...
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Mozart: Sonata in C Major, K. 3...
Lura Johnson
Mozart: Sonata in C Major, K. 330: Andan...
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Mozart: Sonata in C Major, K. 3...
Lura Johnson
Mozart: Sonata in C Major, K. 330: Alleg...
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Brahms: Piano Trio in B Major, ...
Lura Johnson
Brahms: Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8 fir...
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Barber: Cello Sonata, first mvt,...
Lura Johnson
Barber: Cello Sonata, first mvt, with Il...
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Barber: Cello Sonata, second mvt...
Lura Johnson
Barber: Cello Sonata, second mvt, with I...

Past Shows

Sun, May 22, 2011
Doors Open: 7:15 PM
Ages: All Ages
Sun, Apr 17, 2011
Doors Open: 7:15 PM
Ages: All Ages
Sun, Mar 27, 2011
Doors Open: 7:15 PM
Ages: All Ages
Sun, Mar 13, 2011
Doors Open: 2:45 PM
Ages: All Ages
Columbia, MD
Sun, Jan 9, 2011
Doors Open: 2:45 PM
Ages: All Ages
Columbia, MD

Comments

Michael David Sherwood
Michael David Sherwood: Hi Lura, I bet the keys were still smoking when you finished playing! Very nice indeed. You had me from the first piece, but Claire de Lune really sealed it for me!! Lovely Music. Michael  Aug 03

Press

“Brilliant…”
—  Washington Post

Chart Position

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for Baltimore, MD.

Artist Stats

Fans: 140
Song Plays: 636
Visits: 1,068
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Status

Status: Awesome graphic designer Megan Lavelle has "reskinned" my website with the logo and look she created for me - visit lurajohnson.com!

Blog

A Visit with Mrs. Gene Rochberg
May 19, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Today Peter Minkler and I drove to a suburb of Philadelphia to visit with Gene Rochberg, widow of the great composer George Rochberg, whose piece we are recording this summer. Mrs. Rochberg is an absolutely delightful woman - proudly 89 and a half years old, she still wears high heels and acts at least 15 years younger than she is. Never afraid to ...