Joe Giarrusso

composer, pre-concert speaker

Joe Giarrusso started his career in the entertainment business. Concerts of his music have been performed in various theaters and homes in the Los Angeles and Palm Springs area. He feels fortunate to be able to share his gift of music in concerts, which have benefited many charitable organizations such as the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation.

Mr. Giarrusso is currently working with the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs to create the Desert Classical Series, where different organizations throughout the desert have opportunities to perform. His compositions have been performed in China, Singapore, Rome, Philippines, and Colombia. He recently completed an oratorio, which was premiered by Coachella Valley Classical Voices. In July, he had two concerts performed in Singapore and Malaysia. He is thrilled to have Opus 108, Un passigiatta, performed at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.