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.
Over the years, Lars has performed with numerous California early music ensembles and orchestras,
as well as a variety of modern instrument groups. Recent engagements include performances with
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra, Jubilate! and Santa Cruz
Chamber Players. 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 with his wife and twin sons. For more information and music, see
www.larsjohannesson.com
Short version:
Lars Johannesson studied modern and Baroque flute at the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music and at the Royal Conservatory, The Hague, Holland.
He teaches and performs with numerous local and Bay Area ensembles
and orchestras, and loves playing Irish and Swedish folk music as a
diversion from the 'classical' repertoire.
Updated November 2009.