Johan began his musical journey at the age of five and quickly discovered a deep passion for the piano. Now ten years old, he is an enthusiastic young performer who thrives on sharing music with an audience. Johan especially enjoys improvising at the keyboard, often creating his own variations inspired by the classical works he loves. Among his favorite composers are Mozart and Chopin.
When he’s not at the piano, Johan can be found reading about ancient civilizations, reenacting famous battles, or playing soccer. A keen table tennis player as well, he brings the same focus and energy to sports as he does to his music.
You can find Johan’s 2024 Spring Music Competition piano performance here.
Watch Johan Ly perform Sonata in C Major, K 545 by Mozart on the piano for the 2025 Autumn Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.