Michael Cooke

Liz Dilnot Johnson‘s music spans an impressive array of genres, including dance works, films, opera, vocal and orchestral pieces, and intricate chamber music. Her compositions are performed globally, earning her widespread acclaim. Notably, her piece “When A Child Is A Witness – Requiem for Refugees” won the prestigious Ivors Composer Award in 2022 for Community and Participation.

Liz’s innovative spirit is further showcased in her award-winning music video “Can You Hear Me?” which features music from her large-scale cantata “I Stand At The Door.” Her intuition for creating impactful music is highly praised by critics and collaborators alike.

This year, 2024, marks the release of four new albums featuring Liz’s music, highlighting her versatility and profound creativity. From solo cello and piano works to saxophone and basset horn pieces, and a full album of choral music recorded by Ex Cathedra, where she has been composer-in-residence since 2021.

Liz’s journey began in Hampshire, South England, where she grew up by the sea and developed her love for music through the piano and cello. She pursued her passion for composition at Birmingham Conservatoire, eventually earning a PhD under the mentorship of Philip Cashian and Judith Weir.

Living in the picturesque Malvern Hills since 2009, Liz draws inspiration from her surroundings, as reflected in her latest commission from the Fitzwilliam String Quartet, “Borderlands.” Liz’s extensive career includes two decades of teaching at Birmingham Conservatoire, where she nurtured the next generation of composers.

Tags: Biography, Music from Humans

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