Julian Gargiulo: Pianist with the Hair
About this Event
Internationally acclaimed Steinway Artist and Deutsche Grammophon recording artist Julian Gargiulo, also known as Pianist with the Hair, returns to The Museum of Russian Art for his seventh annual appearance. Joining him is special guest Maria Elli Petridou, the 20-year-old cellist and winner of The World's Biggest Stage competition. Together they will present an evening of celebrated masterworks and the world premiere of Gargiulo's latest composition.
This one-night-only concert features the world premiere of Julian Gargiulo's Sonata No. 4, The New World for cello and piano. The program also includes works by Chopin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Debussy, and Gargiulo, showcasing both beloved classics and contemporary compositions.
Described by critics as "a stunning mastery of the instrument" (News Review) and "a marvelous non-stop flow of pure Woody Allen-ish wit" (Kathimerini), Gargiulo creates concerts that are as entertaining as they are musically compelling.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Galleries and the TMORA Shop open prior to the performance
Free parking is available across the street at Creekside Church (formerly Mayflower Church).
Tickets: $35 Reserved Seating | $30 TMORA Members
Use the discount code HAIR30 to access Member pricing. Please note that while the discount code is available to everyone, all Member tickets are reviewed to confirm membership status.
Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Please email Michelle Massey, TMORA Director of Public Programs & Marketing, at [email protected] if you have any specific accessibility needs.
Julian Lawrence Gargiulo is a classical pianist, composer, and humorist known for his electrifying performances and engaging stage presence. Commonly referred to as Pianist with the Hair, he performs regularly in prestigious venues across the globe—from Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House to Moscow Conservatory Hall and The Esplanade in Singapore.
Julian is the founder of The World’s Biggest Stage competition (formerly Getting to Carnegie), where finalists perform his original compositions at Carnegie Hall and are selected by live audience vote. His recent recording of Violin Sonata No. 4 “From the Window” with María Dueñas was released on Deutsche Grammophon’s streaming platform Stage+ in 2024.
With degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and the University of Maryland, and training from institutions in Italy and Russia, Julian brings both rigorous classical technique and a global sensibility to his performances. He has been featured on BBC Radio 3, RAI, CTV, and more. Beyond the concert stage, he is also the founder of 16000children, a nonprofit raising awareness for children affected by hunger.
Julian currently splits his time between New York and Paris, continuing to compose, perform, and push the boundaries of classical performance.
Maria Elli Petridou, winner of The World's Biggest Stage competition, joins Julian Gargiulo for the world premiere of Sonata No. 4, The New World for cello and piano.
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