Short Bio:
Joseph Puglia is praised for the “amazing, magical moments” he creates in concert, saying that “on the way home you notice that your ears have opened – even the familiar noise of the city sounds different” (De Volkskrant). A recent concerto performance at the Sydney Opera House was described as “breathtaking, every phrase perfectly shaped. His prowess…almost extraterrestrial, made for one of the most engaging displays of the instrument” (Limelight Magazine).
A leading advocate for new music, Joseph’s “Voices of the Violin” project includes new commissions from 13 composers which were premiered in 2023. His project around Luciano Berio’s violin works resulted a “mindblowing” CD recording (Luister) and collaborations with conservatories, festivals, and over 100 violinists of all levels. He has also researched how active audience participation can create deeper musical connections, with special focus on the music of Pauline Oliveros.
As concertmaster of the Asko|Schoenberg ensemble, Joseph curates “…and Beyond”, an unconducted concert series connecting classical and contemporary music. He worked closely with musicologist Clive Brown and conductor Johannes Leertouwer on historical approaches to Brahms. In 2023 he was invited to perform in Washington DC, on the Smithsonian museum’s “Ole Bull” Stradivarius, one of only 11 decorated Stradivarius violins in existence. He also worked closely with electric guitar legend Steve Vai.
Joseph teaches at the Royal Conservatory of The Netherlands, in The Hague, where he has resided since 2010. Joseph Puglia plays a Violin by Anselmo Bellosio, Venice, c.1785, belonging to the Karel Appel Estate.
Very short bio:
Joseph Puglia is praised for the “amazing, magical moments” he creates in concert, saying that “on the way home you notice that your ears have opened – even the familiar noise of the city sounds different” (De Volkskrant). A performance at the Sydney Opera House was described as “breathtaking, every phrase perfectly shaped. His prowess…almost extraterrestrial, made for one of the most engaging displays of the instrument” (Limelight Magazine).
Joseph’s versatility has resulted in “Voices of the Violin”, which explores a new approach to the violin, a “Berio Project”, with collaborations with conservatories, festivals and over 100 different violinists, and a study of audience participation through music of Pauline Oliveros and others. He has collaborated with musicologist Clive Brown on Brahms, works as a guest concertmaster with many ensembles, and performed with electric guitar legend Steve Vai. Joseph teaches at the Royal Conservatory of The Netherlands, where he has resided since 2010. Joseph Puglia plays a Violin by Anselmo Bellosio, Venice, c.1785, belonging to the Karel Appel Estate.