Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson & Kumi Matsuo

**Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson**

Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson is a British clarinettist acclaimed for his stylistic versatility, charismatic stage presence, and deeply expressive artistry. A committed advocate for widening access to classical music, he frequently champions the work of living composers. He has performed at major venues and festivals including Wigmore Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Verbier Festival, and with Chineke!, the Edinburgh and Adelaide Festivals. In 2024, he made his U.S. concerto debut with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in David Baker’s Jazz Suite.

**Kumi Matsuo**

Kumi Matsuo is a versatile solo pianist, chamber musician and accompanist. Winner of the 5th Louisiana International Piano Competition, she has also won Second Prize at the 75th Music Competition of Japan, Third Prize at the 22nd Ferrol International Piano Competition and First Prize at the 6th Isidor Bajic International Piano Competition. After graduating from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, she moved to London for further study at the Royal College of Music where she gained an Artist Diploma and a Master of Music in Performance with Distinction. Her study was generously supported by the Charles Napper Award, the Russell Gander Award and the Rohm Music Foundation

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