Swedish Japanese violist Ami-Louise Johnsson has been lauded for her insightful musicianship and the warmth of her captivating sound. In 2025, she was a prizewinner at the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, performing Walton’s Viola Concerto with the Royal Northern Sinfonia at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. She also received 2nd Prize and the Dvořák Society Award at the Oskar Nedbal International Viola Competition in 2021.
Her musical journey has taken her to festivals and masterclasses, including the Verbier Festival Academy, Yellow Barn, IMS Prussia Cove, Nume Festival and Sion Festival. Ami-Louise studied with David Takeno at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where she was supported by scholarships from the Anglo-Swedish Society and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. In autumn 2025, she joined the Artist in Residence programme at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel.