by Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi
– NEW YORK –

Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo returned to Carnegie Hall on January 17th, as engaging as always, with his magic touch on the piano keys and his impeccable stand-up comedian sense of humour. The eclectic pianist presented his new music and launched the campaign of his ‘10,000 Hours’ Documentary, allowing musicians from top International Conservatories to compete for a place on stage with him at Carnegie Recital Hall.

The four finalists (Anita Balzas, Chae-Won Hong, Jacques-Pierre Malan, Anna Litvinenko), joined him on the stage of the New York concert venue, to perform a movement of the composer’s Sonata for Cello and Piano. The audience voted for the final winner: Chae-Won Hong, who aside from performing at Carnegie Hall, will travel with Julian and a team of internationally acclaimed musicians to perform at the Water Island Music Festival.

The concert was followed by an amusing and engaging auction. The most extravagant things were bid (from a skinny Blunauta dress, to the credits of Executive Producer for Julian’s documentary), to gather a budget for the completion of this cinematic tale. So far the film has attracted the interest of PBS, who will be co-producing and distributing it, to tribute the incredible artistry and dedication of the young musicians who took part in the “Getting To Carnegie” competition.

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