MEET THE
MUSICIAN
Petra Persolja
Platinum Pianist Petra Persolja is an award-winning pianist known for creating unforgettable live music experiences that blend elegance, emotion, and a touch of modern flair.​ Petra has performed for celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and luxury brands at some of the most iconic venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Bellagio in Las Vegas, etc. With a Doctorate in Piano Performance she brings a rare mix of artistry and versatility to every event.​ From high- energy arrangements of the last pop hits and beloved rock anthems, to soft background timeless classics and soundtracks she sets the perfect mood for your special event.
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Visually, Petra’s setup adds something special. She offers to bring her stunning white piano shell, that adds the extra wow factor and the luxurious look of a grand piano to any space, even when there's not a piano on site! Besides her own sound system and insurance for every event, she offers a seamless process from the booking to the final note making the experience enjoyable and effortless. ​
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By the end of the night, your guests won’t just remember the music, they’ll be asking,
“Where did you find her?”
MUSICAL TRAINING
A journey of passion and excellence
Petra’s journey to becoming the Platinum Pianist began in her native Slovenia, where her first piano lessons were held at the local fire station during the independence war. Despite the challenges, her passion for music flourished. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance in New Jersey and concurrently a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. She continued her education by pursuing a Master's of Music in Piano Performance at the University of Hawaii, where she received numerous awards for her excellence.
Petra’s academic journey culminated in a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of California Santa Barbara, where she was awarded the UCSB Graduate Division Fellowship for her dissertation research on the culturally significant Istrian Scale. Her commitment to classical music is complemented by her love for lively events where people can relax, enjoy any tune without prejudice, and even break into a dance when they hear a familiar song.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RECOGNITION
Petra’s musical journey has been marked by numerous accomplishments.
She is the winner of 2025 Tokyo Golden Classics Awards, 2024 Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Award, as well as the winner of the 2024 American Protégé competition. Her early achievements include top prizes in the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition, UCSB Chamber Music Competition, NJMTA in Princeton, International Music Competition Francesco Forgione in Italy, multiple awards at the National Piano Competitions of Slovenia, and numerous others.
MUSICAL
JOURNEY
Petra's career has brought her to encounter and work with leading figures in the musical industry such as jazz and production legend Quincy Jones, Jazzist Herbie Hancock, Grammy winning violinist Joshua Bell, renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, acclaimed pianists Martha Argerich and Lang Lang, internationally celebrated Luka SULIC and Stjepan Hauser from 2Cellos duo, to name a few.
