Michael Valenciano in Recital

ANNOUNCEMENT: The event is free seating and on a first come first served basis as most concerts at Manila Pianos. We encourage you to secure your seats early. Date and Venue Manila Pianos, Makati City June 5, 2026, 7:00 PM Synopsis The Manila Chamber Orchestra Foundation continues its 2026 Young Artists Series featuring pianist Michael Valenciano on June 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manila Pianos, Makati City. The event is made possible in cooperation with Manila Pianos, Double Pentagon Concerts, and Cultural Arts Events Organizer. Michael Valenciano is widely regarded as one of the country's most promising young pianists today. An award-winning performer, he has distinguished himself in major competitions and has appeared extensively as both a recitalist and collaborative artist. Valenciano is a two-time prizewinner at the National Music competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA), receiving recognition in 2018 and 2023. In 2019, he won First Prize at the Kayserburg International Piano Competition, an achievement that earned him the Benavides Award for Outstanding Achievement at the University of Santo Tomas Awards. In 2021, he secured First Prize at the New York Young Performers' Prize Competition. In recognition of his international accomplishments, he was invited to the Malacanang Palace in 2023, where he received the Ani ng Dangal Award for Music from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. FEATURING Michael Valenciano, piano