Born with a natural affinity for music, Arianna Gago began her journey into the world of piano at age 4, showing a remarkable ear for melody and pitch. Since then, Arianna has been very dedicated to advancing her technique and working towards her goal of becoming a pianist.
Growing up in San Diego and finding inspiration in hundreds of classical music concerts, she has been training under the guidance of Melissa EvansTierra at the San Diego Piano Academy, who has been instilling an appreciation for the emotional depth of the classical repertoire while expanding to other genres.
In addition to piano, Arianna also plays the flute and the piccolo and has been part of orchestral and band ensembles at the San Diego Youth Symphony and the Mainly Mozart Youth Symphony. She has been selected to the California All State Honors ensemble and the Southern California School Band. She also actively participates in flute competitions, exams and performances. This versatility has allowed her to round up her musicianship and expose her to wider audiences.
After winning the first price of her age group at last years’ IAMPTA competition, Arianna remains focused on expanding her repertoire, improving her technique, and on preparing for several upcoming competitions and exams in the new year, as she continues her musical journey.
Watch Arianna Evangelina Gago perform Songs Without Words Op.19 Nr.1 by F. Mendelssohn for the 2025 International Piano Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.