Tenor Ben Johnson is a versatile figure who has a large repertory of opera from the Baroque to the 20th century, as well as oratorio and art song. He is also active as a conductor, educator, and organization artistic director. Early in his career, he distinguished himself with oratorio performances around England, often singing the St. John and St. Matthew Passions of Bach. Johnson made his operatic debut in 2005 in a production of Handel's Rodelinda. He was a BBC New Generation Artist and represented England at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World contest. Johnson's recording career began with an appearance in a production of Verdi's Otello in 2010. He issued I Heard You Singing, an album of English songs in 2016, and an album of songs by Arthur Sullivan the following year. In 2021, he issued The Harmonious Echo, a second volume of Sullivan songs.