Megan Kenny (flute), Mike Johnson (Harp) and Matthew Arnold (Violin)
Influences
Clair de Lune perform original and traditional compositions, drawing influences from the classical and folk traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Spain, South America and from the the Renaissance to the present day.
With Michael Johnson on harp and Megan Kenny on flute
Sounds Like
..........."Clair de Lune' are among my very favourite performers in the world today. Their unique and totally original compositions are not to be missed.....A truly inspiring experience."....
Graham Goble (Founding member of The Little River Band)
"......Mike and Megan have found the way to the audience's soul"
Their music shows a warmth and depth that will suit a wide range of audiences.
Mike has been participating in the Montrose Town Centre concert series as well as performing at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre over many years and always attracts a big audience. His music suits all ages including young children,students, families and older members of the community It has been a great joy to see the number of families that come to hear his music.
Mike always gives an enormous amount to his performances with a generous amount of time for both before and after interval. The warmth that is shown by the audience is not often felt but with Mike it is guaranteed......."
Sue Miller Arts coordinator millars.sue@bigpond.com
“Clair de Lune,” comprises harpist Michael Johnson and Megan Kenny on flute.
Their concerts are always musically haunting, lyrical and soulful and sometimes jaunty and percussive.
While these two talented musicians have played in many classical ensembles, their skills have been equally utilized within Celtic folk, pop, rock and jazz.
Michael Johnson has been performing around Australia for nearly thirty years. He has played alongside a diverse range of performers such as Kate Ceberano, Judy Jacques, James Morrison, Christine Sullivan, Suzanne Johnston, Graham Goble and The Australian and Victorian Welsh Male choirs. Michael is resident harpist for the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Megan Kenny has been a professional flautist for the past 20 years. She has toured with the UK, Europe and Asia. She has performed with many orchestras including Melbourne Symphony and Opera Orchestra of South Australia. While mainly working in orchestras and chamber ensembles, Megan has had much experience popular artists such as Margaret Urlich and Kate Ceberano.
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Michael & Megan are two of Australia’s finest instrumentalists and have performed in many major concert venues and festivals throughout the country.. They perform a broad repetoire of original and traditional compositions, drawing influences from Ireland, Spain, the Renaissance and the classical tradition.
Their music has been heard by many Australian audiences at sell out concerts and has gained a large following both here and overseas.
Clair de Lune (flute and Harp)'s Friend Space (Top 14)
