JERI LYNNE JOHNSON

Orchestra Conductor, Innovator

Jeri Lynne Johnson is a trailblazing conductor, innovative cultural leader, and creative world builder. Her work consistently blends musical excellence, social impact, and the expansion of classical traditions

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Upcoming Events

Wed, Feb 18
Dances of Dreams
Crescent Arts Centre
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Feb 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Crescent Arts Centre, 525 Wardlaw Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0L9, Canada
I am delighted to return to the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra with pianist Jeneba Kaneh Mason and a new take on Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2!
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Sat, Feb 28
An Alpine Symphony
Umstattd Hall
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Feb 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Umstattd Hall, 2331 17th St NW, Canton, OH 44708, USA
Hear - and see! - Richard Strauss' epic musical journey through the natural beauty of the Alps with the Canton Symphony Orchestra!
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Wed, Apr 01
Fin Erth Forum 2026
Jesus College, Cambridge University
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Apr 01, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM GMT+1
Jesus College, Cambridge University, Jesus Ln, Cambridge CB5 8BL, UK
I am honored to share my creative leadership insights with global climate leaders at Jesus College, Cambridge University in the UK!
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Fri, Apr 03
Black Pearl @ the Barnes
Barnes Foundation
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Apr 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
Experience emotional low and highs with works by Julia Perry, Ralph Vaughn Williams and a US premiere by Hannah Kendall!
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Sat, Apr 04
Black Pearl Celebrates Easter at Salem Baptist Church!
Salem Baptist Church of Abington
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Apr 04, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Salem Baptist Church of Abington, 2741 Woodland Rd, Abington, PA 19001
Presenting an inspiring Easter program featuring works by Julia Perry, Ralph Vaughn Williams and a US premiere by Hannah Kendall!
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Multiple Dates
Thu, Apr 16
Dance Theatre of Harlem performs Stravsinky's "Firebird"!!!
New York City Center
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Apr 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
New York City Center, 131 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Delighted to join this iconic organization to perform Stravinsky's legendary ballet score with the awesome Gateways Festival Orchestra!
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Wed, Jul 15
Grant Park Music Festival 2026
Pritzker Pavilion
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Jul 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Summertime in Chicago with Ravel's Piano Concerto in G with the amazing Michelle Cann
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Contact

CDS Creative Productions

10131 Peach Blossom Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116
United States

610-331-3167

carlos@cdscreativeproductions.com

RIP #ozzy great music knows no boundaries!!!

You never know what amazing person may be sitting next to you at a #Starbucks in the #cityofangels. Had a coffee with a #livinglegend in the classical music world- Pepe Romero!!! #GuitarHero #IRL

I am still soaring after an amazing night of music, fellowship, artistry and #blackexcellence with the wonderful Zoie Imani Reams and Solange and the LA Phil!
I know the spirit of Julia Perry was proud of the work we did on the stage that night and I hope Patrice Rushen - Singer felt the love and respect for her work! Thanks to all the musicians on stage for their hard work, talent and joyful music making!

New Voices Now! #NextGenGenius #Kaleidoscope Come out!!

First rehearsal for Mendelssohn Symphony No.4, “Italian”. #Gratitude to @the_rotunda_philly for providing a picturesque rehearsal space!

I love what I do and traveling to new places working with great musicians and orchestras! But coming home to this is priceless! 🩷

I want to congratulate the amazingly talented and lovely Camille Thurman Music for a fabulous debut performance with the wonderful and generous musicians of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra tonight! We made some magic on that stage!

#liberty #libertybell #4thofJuly Thanks to City of Philadelphia Government and Wawa Welcome America for the opportunity to celebrate #AmericanIndependenceDay. Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra has always and will continue to celebrate and lift up the voices of all the diverse cultures that make this country great!

@blackpearlchamberorch did that thang with @theroots and #JayZ @carnegiehall. Great art abounds in many places! https://andscape.com/features/hip-hop-symphony-orchestras/

#holiday #tradition So glad we got to the @philadelphiazoo for our annual #luminaturephillyzoo visit before the #arcticblast arrives!

One of my favorite images from the #kennedycenterhonors weekend #44thpresident

@arabellaartsclassical was in the house for the Kennedy Center Honors while I had the privilege of conducting the #pulizterprize winning “Stride” composed by #KennedyCenterHonors Awardee #taniajleon

Celebrating Black women in classical music - power and perseverance #rockmysoul with the @laphil

In rehearsal at @raviniafestival with the legendary @chicagosymphony performing “Time Machine” by @michaeldaughertycomposer as part of the First Annual #breakingbarriers festival! Thanks to the @takialsopfellowship for creating more spaces and places for women to lead!

Look who I ran into! fellow @arabellaartsclassical conductor @thierryfischer.conductor #saopaulo #maestro

I have been called many things but this is a first- “Maestrinha”! #portuguese #saopaulo

My office this week! @theatromunicipal and the wonderful Orquestra Sinfonica Municipal

So grateful to my colleagues for all of their hard work talent and dedication in bringing this work to the stage!

Tomorrow it begins! So excited to lead this production of Tom Cipullo’s opera about the iconic #josephinebaker

This was my last concert in 2021! I had such a great time with these wonderful artists! @rocohouston Thanks for the great music and great memories! This concert and the time spent with musical greats like @markadamomusic and John Corigliano will stand out as a highlight!

Amazing few days of making music and friends in Houston with the awesome @rocohouston with premieres by @hilarypurrington and @markadamomusic

Creative team photo for premiere of Mark Adamo’s Last Year @rocohouston

Home from School- Picnic table art project

So honored to make my COT for the #worldpremiere of Quamino’s Map

Honored to have been part of the amazing teams from the @santafeopera @kyopera librettist @nomolog composer Chandler Carter crafting this amazing new work!

Our Kehinde Wiley-esque Mother’s Day 2021 pic

Two very different portraits! Two amazing artists in conversation with each other #Soutine #dekooning #gettingbacktohappy

See Me! A Global Concert Sunday 1/24 @ 1:00 PM EST #davosagenda https://www.weforum.org/events/the-davos-agenda-2021/sessions/the-davos-agenda-2021-welcome-27th-crystal-awards-and-see-me-a-global-concert

First dip in the pool...and of course my hat is what she wants most!

Black Pearl String Quartet #holidaysinthepark

Yes, dude is playing two (2) saxophones at once. And each has it's own riff!

Kids at the Black Pearl's iConduct! Concert at the Kimmel Center

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