Grant Johannesen (1921-2005) was an American pianist, admired for French music, American repertory and a wide classical range. He built an international career as recitalist, concerto soloist and teacher.

In the Pristine catalogue he appears in Schumann’s Second Piano Sonata and Six Intermezzi, recorded in 1953.

Johannesen’s playing was clear, articulate and musically direct, with a pianist’s concern for shape rather than empty display.

His page is justified by secure identity and career standing. Johannesen brings a clean American keyboard voice to the Schumann shelf.