Lura Johnson wins second prize in chamber music in the 22nd International Brahms Competition

Peabody faculty member Lura Johnson, piano, and cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn, performing as Duo Baltinati, won second prize in chamber music in the 22nd International Brahms Competition in Pörtschach, Austria. The duo was selected out of 32 ensembles and 77 artists. Their program included Schumann Fantasiestücke, Bolcom Capriccio, both Brahms Cello Sonatas, Beethoven C Major Cello Sonata, Debussy Cello Sonata, and Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango. Ms. Johnson teaches piano minors at Peabody.