Amy Johansen
Amy Johansen is the Sydney University Organist and an Honorary Carillonist at the University. Although her repertoire spans all periods, it was her first CD, The Embrace of Fire, devoted to the organ music of Naji Hakim, that first brought her international acclaim.
She has performed often as soloist and accompanist with Australian and overseas ensembles, including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Sydney Philharmonia Choir, Sydney Chamber Choir and the Scottish National Orchestra Choir. Her performances have been broadcast on American Public Radio's Pipedreams, the ABC and the BBC.
Her recordings appear on the Move, Newington and Pro Organo labels. Her Move recording at Sydney University features both the Great Hall organ and the University carillon (played by University Carillonist Jill Forrest), including two tracks that combine the instruments through studio technology. A solo organ CD, also recorded at the Great Hall, was to follow.
Performances in 2004 included organ recitals at Melbourne and Christchurch (NZ) Town Halls, the Silver Anniversary concert of the Sydney Opera House organ, and carillon recitals in the USA at the International Carillon Festival in Springfield, Illinois, and at the University of Florida.
Amy Johansen is featured on the following titles
Great Hall Grandeur
Amy Johansen plays the Rudolf von Beckerath organ in the Great Hall at the University of Sydney. Great Hall Grandeur presents one of Australia’s most beautiful and versatile pipe organs – among Beckerath’s last masterpieces – in the hands of one of the country’s finest concert organists.
Carillon and Organ
Enjoy the spectacular sound of organ and carillon as never before. Recorded at the University of Sydney, this disc features organist Amy Johansen and master carillonneur Jill Forrest in music drawn from the University's ceremonial life.
Arranger
Organ at the Opera
One of Move's all-time best sellers. Sydney City organist Robert Ampt and Amy Johansen play popular organ duets on the famous Ronald Sharp organ in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
Amy Johansen also appears on
Joy to the World
Christmas at the Sydney Town Hall, presented annually by the City of Sydney, began in 1978 when Robert Ampt became the fourth Sydney City Organist. The event has since grown into one of the city’s major Christmas celebrations.