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 Dr. Victor Santiago Asunción, born and raised in the Philippines, is rapidly making his mark in classical music as a pianist of innate musical sensitivity and superb technique. As a recitalist and concerto soloist, he has appeared in major concert halls in several countries including Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Philippines. He played his orchestral debut at the age of 18 with the Manila Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Sergio Esmilla and his New York recital debut in Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall in 1999. As a piano and harpsichord soloist, he has performed under the direction of Harold Farberman, Corrick Brown, Arthur Weisberg, Zev Dorman, Enrique Batiz, Bobby McFerrin, James Conlon and James Judd. A chamber music enthusiast, Dr. Asuncion has collaborated with artists such as Lynn Harrell, Cho-Liang Lin, James Dunham, Ronald Leonard, Andres Diaz, Susanne Mentzer, the Vega and Emerson String Quartets at venues that include the 92nd St. Y, Benaroya Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, Spivey Hall and Shriver Hall. Dr. Asuncion is a regular guest pianist at festivals such as the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and the Garth Newel Chamber Music Festival and is a past member of the chamber music faculty at the Aspen Music Festival and School. He is also resident pianist for the Garth Newel Piano Quartet. His performances have been broadcast on WQXR in New York and on NPR’s Performance Today. In addition, Dr. Asuncion is on the artist roster of the Piatigorsky Foundation, a non-profit organization that presents concerts across the United States, often in places where people would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend such performances. Dr. Asuncion was appointed Assistant Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at the University of Memphis in 2003, and Coordinator of Piano and Collaborative Arts in 2004.
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