Jasmine Darling Johnson

Jasmine Darling Johnson, a British national, was born on 25 April 2016 in Hong Kong. In 2022, she relocated to Phuket, Thailand, where the foundations of her remarkable musical journey began to take shape. In the summer of 2024, at just eight years old, Jasmine commenced formal piano studies under the guidance of the esteemed and inspiring pedagogue, Teacher Sakura Hioki, whose expert mentorship quickly brought to light Jasmine’s exceptional musical instinct, refined sensitivity, and natural virtuosity—hallmarks of a true prodigy. Jasmine’s early achievements quickly reflected her extraordinary promise. In March 2025, she passed the ABRSM Grade 1 Piano Examination with Merit, followed by a Distinction in ABRSM Music Theory in August 2025—demonstrating both technical command and an advanced intellectual grasp of music. Her artistry gained international recognition in June 2025, when she was awarded the Grand Championship with full marks at the US Young Pianist Competition (Classics Category, Young Pianists II), a testament to both her expressive depth and technical brilliance. Her rapid ascent continued. In December 2025, Jasmine achieved ABRSM Grade 3 Piano with Merit and was awarded the Platinum Award at the Mozart International Music Competition, affirming her growing presence on the global stage. She further distinguished herself at the Chopin International Piano Competition with a remarkable range of accolades across diverse stylistic categories: • Gold Prize – Prodigy Category • Silver Prize – 21st Century Music • Silver Prize – Classical Period • Silver Prize – Étude • Bronze Prize – Romantic Music Her extraordinary accomplishments culminated in her being named Champion of the 2025 World Children and Youth Piano Competition, a distinction reserved for young musicians of exceptional artistry and maturity. Entering 2026, Jasmine’s trajectory evolved from remarkable to truly extraordinary. In January, she earned: • Gold Award – Piano, Age Group B (Brahms International Online Music Competition) • Silver Award – Piano, Age Group B (The Beethoven Award’s)

This momentum continued with a series of prestigious international accolades that further solidified her reputation as a rising piano prodigy: • 1st Prize – World’s Best Musicians, Age Group B (March 2026) • Gold Prize – Ravel Award, Age Group B (April 2026) • Gold Prize – Piano Competition III Category (April 2026) • Silver Prize – Piano Competition, Sonata Category (April 2026) • Second Prize – Franz Liszt Competition (May 2026) These distinctions highlight not only her technical mastery, but also her growing interpretative sophistication across a wide range of repertoire. Beyond the piano, Jasmine is an enthusiastic and expressive dancer. At school, she was honored with the title of Hip Hop Dancer of the Year, reflecting her dynamic stage presence and rhythmic vitality—qualities that further enrich her musical expression and artistry. With an uncommon combination of discipline, imagination, and innate musicality, Jasmine Darling Johnson continues to expand her repertoire and refine her craft at an extraordinary pace. She is widely recognised as a young pianist of outstanding brilliance—an emerging prodigy poised to make a lasting impact on the international music stage.