The 21th
Water Island Music Festival
on St. Thomas US Virgin Islands!
Directed by Julian Gargiulo
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
7:00pm
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An evening of eclectic Music!
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Each year, Gargiulo brings artists within the classical and improvisational genre of the music world and award-winning performances from “The World’s Biggest Stage Competition" (formerly "Getting to Carnegie” Competition)!
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Theme of the evening
Love, War, and Other Viruses
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Artists
Julian Gargiulo - Piano & Musical director
Roza Tulyaganova - Soprano
Christopher Withrow - Baritone
Zach Brandon - Violin
Paolo Schianchi - Guitar
Laura Ann Singh - Jazz & Bossanova Singer
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Julian Gargiulo - "Expect to revise any preconceived notions you have about classical music concerts." with Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo, commonly referred to as “Pianist with the Hair” Julian is a renowned classical pianist, composer, and humorist who performs all over the world, in prestigious venues from New York’s Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House and has been featured on Radio and TV stations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and most recently on BBC Radio 3 in London.
His first recording for Deutsche Grammophon with violinist María Dueñas was released to wide acclaim earlier this year.
“Makes Howard Stern look almost tame” (The New York Times)
He has been “Likened to a modern-day Victor Borge, Julian combines superb piano artistry with his own brand of comedy.” (The Courier Mail)
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“This engagement of the 21st Water Island Music Festival is made possible in part through the Special Presenter Initiatives program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Virgin Islands Council on the Arts.”
You do not want to miss this!
Ticket Pricing
Theme
Love, War, and Other Viruses
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Venue
Prior-Jollek Hall - Antilles School Campus - St. Thomas - U.S. Virgin Islands
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Saturday:
6:00pm - Courtyard open & small meals from Amalia Café
7:00pm - Main Concert
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Ticket pricing:
Adults - $30 Teachers - $10 Students - $5 Children - Free of charge
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Program
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Theme of the evening
Love, War, and Other Viruses
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Artists
Julian Gargiulo - Piano & Musical director
Roza Tulyaganova - Soprano
Paolo Schianchi - Guitar
Zach Brandon - Violin
Laura Ann Singh - Jazz & Bossanova Singer
Christopher Withrow - Baritone
The Water Island Festival
Each year, Gargiulo will bring artists within the classical and improvisational genre of the music world and award-winning performances from the winning vocalist of the "Getting to Carnegie" Competition!
Gargiulo's concerts are always an interactive experience. "He's the only classical musician I know who could truly be regarded as a rock star as well." (The Courier Mail)
"He was in town last night...he's just brilliant...there are not enough words to describe the genius behind him... because when he sits down and plays, you are watching a Beethoven or Chopin ...years from now, your grand-kids and great-grand kids will be talking about Julian. He's just magnificent." (ABC TV)