Julian Gargiulo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Julian Lawrence Gargiulo
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| Born | 10 November 1972 Naples, Italy |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician • Composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
Julian Lawrence Gargiulo is an Italian-American musician who is famous for playing the piano and writing his own classical music. He is often called the "Pianist with the Hair" and is known for making his concerts fun and interactive, often sharing funny stories with the audience.
A Pianist's Journey
Julian Gargiulo was born in the beautiful city of Naples, Italy. From a young age, he dedicated his life to mastering the piano. His studies took him to amazing places around the world. He learned from great teachers in Italy and at the famous Moscow Conservatory in Russia.
In 1995, he moved to the United States to continue his education. He studied at several top universities, including Rowan University and the Peabody Institute. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree, which is one of the highest degrees a musician can achieve.
Sharing Music with Others
Today, Dr. Gargiulo is the artistic director for two major music events. This means he is the creative leader who plans the performances.
- Water Island Music Festival: An annual festival held in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Getting to Carnegie: A special music competition where the audience gets to vote for the winner. The competition is for different instruments each year, like the violin or cello.
Creating His Own Music
Besides being a talented performer, Julian Gargiulo is also a composer, which means he writes original music. He has written many pieces, especially for piano, violin, and cello. Here are some of his works.
| Year | Work | Movements | Notes |
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| Piano Sonata | 1. Moderato spinto 2. Allegretto 3. Adagietto |
A piece written for solo piano. | |
| 2014 | Violin Sonata No. 1 | 1. A Hat in August 2. 3. 4. |
This piece was first performed in the U.S. at the first "Getting to Carnegie" competition in 2015. |
| 2016 | Cello Sonata No. 1 "Water Island" | 1. Moderato appassionato 2. Adagio 3. Tango 4. Vivace |
A piece for cello inspired by the Water Island Music Festival. |
| 2017 | Song Cycle | A collection of songs. | |
| 2018 | Violin Sonata No. 2 | 1. 2. 3. 4. |
Another original work for violin and piano. |
| Violin Sonata No. 3 | 1. Maestoso 2. Andante 3. Intermezzo 4. Finale |
A sonata is a piece usually written in several parts, called movements. | |
| 2019 | Cello Sonata No. 2 | 1. 2. 3. 4. |
A second major work for the cello. |
| 2020 | Four Ages of Love Songs | A collection of songs about love. | |
| 2021 | Violin Sonata No. 4 "From the Window" | 1. The Ocean 2. The Sky 3. The Earth 4. The People |
This piece was written for the 7th "Getting to Carnegie" competition. It was first played in January 2021. |
