Gjilberta Lucaj on Piano Tech Radio Hour

Gjilberta Lucaj is a New York City-based cellist whose boundary-breaking career blends classical tradition with bold artistic innovation. She began performing internationally at a young age, including a standout performance at the Vatican at just 13 years old. Since then, she’s collaborated with global icons like Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Coldplay, bringing the cello into unexpected creative spaces. Gjilberta is especially known for pioneering the fusion of live cello and high fashion, transforming runway shows into immersive musical experiences. Whether performing acoustically or on electric cello, she continues to push the limits of genre and performance, redefining what classical music can look and sound like in today’s world.