Arjay Music

Michael Johnson Harp

Michael has been composing and performing music since 1978 and is the instigator of Lyrebird Music and the Twilight Concert Series. 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 and abroad. 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, Wilber Wilde, Kavisha Mazzella, Victoria State Opera, David Herschfelder, The Melbourne Welsh Male Choir, Suzanne Johnston, Donald Cant.. just to mention a few. He has performed as a guest artist on many CD's but most notably on albums by Greaham Goble (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 at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.