Michael Johnson has been composing, recording and performing music since 1978 and is the instigator of Lyrebird Music. He plays various instruments but is probably best known for his work on the harp. His concerts and recordings feature this instrument but also include percussion, Guitar, Piano and various classical instruments. Michael should be familiar to audiences throughout Australia. His compositions are regularly aired on national radio and television.
He has performed alongside an eclectic combination of artists such as JUDY JACQUES, JANE RUTTER, JAMES MORRISON, KATE CEBERANO, KAVISHA MAZZELLA, VICTORIA STATE OPERA, DAVID HERSCHFELDER, THE VICTORIAN WELSH MALE CHOIR , SUZANNE JOHNSTON, DONALD CANT...just to mention a few.
, He has performed as a guest artist on many CDs but most notably on albums by GREAHAM GOBLE (Ex. LITTLE RIVER BAND) and DAVID JONES. He has been working at the Gawler Foundation since 1991, providing his tranquil music to aid the meditative work there. Michael is currently Musician in residence (along with Megan Kenny) at the ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE.

Check the MYSPACE site: http://www.myspace.com/michaeljohnsonharpist

Michael's Harps are supplied by Harps Australia and Harps and Harps

Other harp related contacts:

Eastern Suburbs Harp Group (Margaret and Maree +613 9898 4369) (good contact for harp makers, beginners lessons and workshops)

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Megan Kenny has been a professional flautist for the past 20 years. After studying in Adelaide, she toured with the Australian youth orchestra in Europe and Asia. She has performed with many orchestras including Melbourne Symphony and Opera Orchestra of South Australia. Her magnificent flute playing has been heard on radio and television both here in Australia and abroad. She has a wide repertoire including solo pieces, many of her own compostions, chamber music and collaborations with harp.

She has played alongside such artists as opera singer, Sally-Ann Russell; popular music artists such as Margaret Urlich, Kate Ceberano, Naked raven and experimental group Clowns smiling backwards..
Her magic flute has been heard on radio and television most notably in the ABC television documentary, "Wild Screen"

Her flute is supplied by Temby Musical instruments in South Melbourne

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Matthew Arnold was born in Melbourne to a musical family. Travelling the globe, his life experiences have greatly influenced his place in the musical world. He has been performing professionally for over twenty years. His violin playing sits equally well within swing, celtic folk, Indian ragas with a touch of Grapelli and Reinhardt thrown in for good measure. His unique improvational style has grabbed the attention of many well known artist such as Judy Small, Kavisha Mazzella, Debra Byrne, Joe Dolci, The great chefs of Europe and Tim Finn.

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