Classical Pianist · Sydney, Australia

JoyPullagurla

Where precision meets passion — devoted to the art of classical piano

Joy Pullagurla, classical pianist

A Life Shaped by Music

Classical pianist from Sydney, recognised across international stages for her commanding artistry.

Joy Pullagurla is a classical pianist from Sydney, Australia, distinguished by her technical precision and expressive maturity. Her artistry spans Bach's counterpoint, Mozart's radiant sonatas, Liszt's virtuosity, and Chopin's poetic lyricism.

She studies under Professor Albert Tiu (Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, NUS) and Ms. Susan Lai Siu Ling (Royal Academy of Music, London). Joy performs on a Boston GP-193 grand piano and aspires to become a Young Steinway Artist.

She has performed at the Mozarteum Summer Academy (Salzburg) and the Berlin Bechstein Summer Festival, and participated in masterclasses with professors from the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, Universität für Musik Wien, Hochschule für Musik Hannover, Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, Melbourne Conservatorium, and ANU School of Music.

Awards & Distinctions

July 2025 · Sydney

Sydney Eisteddfod

1st Prize & 2nd Prize

1st Prize, Recital Award (9 Years & Under)
2nd Prize, 20th & 21st Century Piano (9 Years)

September 2025

Pacific Stars International Piano Competition

Second Prize

Protégé — Professional Category

June 2025 · San Francisco

San Francisco International Piano Competition

Finalist — First Award

Online Preliminary Division, Rising Star B Category (Age 8–9)

July 2024 · Sydney

St George Instrumental Eisteddfod

Highly Commendable & 3rd Place

Highly Commendable (Etude)
3rd Place (Sonata)

Featured Performance

Joy Pullagurla — Featured Performance

Repertoire

Baroque
J.S. Bach Inventions BWV 772, 779, 784; WTC I: BWV 850, 866
D. Scarlatti Sonata in B-flat major, K. 551
Classical
W.A. Mozart Sonatas K. 330, K. 545; Sonata for Two Pianos, K. 448
J. Haydn Sonata in D major, Hob. XVI:37
M. Clementi Sonatinas Op. 36 Nos. 1 & 3
F. Kuhlau Sonatina Op. 20 No. 1
Romantic
F. Chopin Étude Op. 25 No. 2; Waltz Op. 64 No. 2
F. Liszt Gnomenreigen, S. 145/2
F. Schubert Military March, D. 733
F. Burgmüller Arabesque, Ballade & Tarantella, Op. 100
A. Dvořák Slavonic Dance, Op. 72 (Piano Duo)
S. Rachmaninoff Polka Italienne (Piano Duet)
20th Century & Contemporary
S. Prokofiev Tarantella, Op. 4 No. 4
Jaya Suprana Fragmen

Enquiries & Collaborations

Get in touch

Joy welcomes enquiries regarding concert engagements, collaborations, and private events. Please reach out via email or the form provided.