Robert Sherlaw Johnson

British musician and scholar

Robert Sherlaw Johnson (21 May 1932 – 3 November 2000), was a British composer, pianist and music scholar. Sherlaw Johnson was one of that group of post-war British musicians whose work reflected wider European interests in new ideas, techniques and aesthetics. While his work and influence were wide-ranging, he is particularly noted for his advocacy and performance of the music of Olivier Messiaen.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Piano Sonata no. 2
  • Piano Sonata no. 2: I. Tempo I & II
  • Piano Sonata no. 2: II. L’istesso tempo
  • Piano Sonata no. 2: III. Flexible tempo