Lars Johannesson, flutist, is an active performer and teacher in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas. Lars studied modern flute with Lloyd Gowen and Tim Day at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he also began playing Baroque flute. He pursued post-graduate studies in Baroque flute with Wilbert Hazelzet at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Holland.
Lars performs with numerous West Coast early music ensembles and orchestras, as well as a variety of 'modern' instrument groups. Lars appears regularly with Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, Espressivo Orchestra, Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra, New Music Works and Santa Cruz Chamber Players. Other engagements include performances with Carmel Bach Festival, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Musica Angelica, California Bach Society and Jubilate!. Having an interest in different musical genres, Lars also performs Celtic, Swedish and other traditional music. As a studio musician, Lars has recorded for numerous CD releases, including many on the local Gourd Music label. Lars lives in Santa Cruz and has a website at www.larsjohannesson.com.
Now, during this Covid-19 period, lessons are offered via Zoom or Skype.
36.9741171, -122.0307963
Santa Cruz, CA (96060)
Full Name:
Lars Johannesson
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Music Styles:
Classical, Baroque, Irish style
Instrument/Voice Types Taught:
Flute, Historical flutes (Baroque, classical, romantic period instruments)
Typically 9-adult
Education:
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Royal Conservatory of The Hague, Holland.
Years Teaching:
30
Lesson Rate:
$40/30minute lesson, $60/45 minute lesson, $80/hour.
Makes House Calls:
Yes