Yulia Yagunova Brings Midnight Melodies to Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand — On August 25, 2025, pianist and keyboardist Yulia Yagunova presented her project Midnight Melodies at one of Auckland’s jazz venues, offering audiences an unforgettable evening of improvisation, original compositions, and cross-genre exploration.

Her program blended jazz, blues, and fusion, creating an atmosphere that was both intimate and powerful. Listeners highlighted the emotional sincerity of her performance and the way she seamlessly combined classical jazz techniques with modern harmonic ideas.

Yulia’s career has taken her across the globe, from Russia and Kazakhstan to the United States and China. She spent four years as a resident keyboardist at Shanghai’s world-renowned JZ Club, where she collaborated with top vocalists and instrumentalists from Asia’s vibrant jazz scene. Today, her performances continue to showcase the versatility and depth of a musician who bridges cultures through sound.

Beyond her stage work, Yulia Yagunova serves as a music ambassador for London Arts and Talents, a UK-based creative community that connects artists worldwide. In this role, she promotes international collaboration and cultural dialogue, bringing global audiences closer to the energy of contemporary jazz.

Her Auckland performance marked an important step in expanding her presence in the Pacific region and demonstrated once again that jazz knows no borders. With Midnight Melodies, Yulia invites listeners to experience music as a universal language of connection and inspiration.