Pablo Valladares

Piano

Pablo Valladares is a pianist and teacher from Quito, Ecuador. He holds a bachelors and master’s degree in piano performance from Drake University and Western Michigan University, respectively. Currently, Valladares is pursuing a Performance Diploma at Roosevelt University, studying with Edward Auer and Junghwa Moon Auer.

As a performer, Valladares has appeared with all the major professional orchestras in his country, including the National Symphony Orchestra from Ecuador. Valladares made his debut as soloist at the age of 14 under the direction of Jose Alvarez and the Symphony Orchestra from Loja, Ecuador. During his career, he has also performed in several countries around the world including China, Austria, Ecuador and the United States.

Valladares has also exceed in his professional skills by winning prizes and recognitions, nationally and internationally. He is a two-time winner of the Drake University Concerto Competition and also a winner of The Young Talent Competition organized by the National Symphony Orchestra from Ecuador. Lastly, Valladares serves as music director of the Ono Zone International Music Festival, which brings together musicians from all over the world to combine and perform in the city of Quito, Ecuador.

Valladares began his international debut at age 16 at the University of Texas, United States, which led him to participate in prestigious piano festivals such as Edward Auer Piano Workshop, Jacob School of Music Piano Academy and Classical Music Festival Piano Academy. During his career, due to his remarkable performances, he has been chosen to play in important master classes for world renowned pianists such as Karen Shaw (Indiana University), Jerome Lowenthal (Juilliard School), Azaf Zohar (Tel-Aviv, Israel), Daniel Shapiro (Cleveland Institute of Music), Steven Spooner (Peabody Institute), Arthur Green (University of Michigan), among others.

Previously, Valladares served as an adjunct faculty at Western Michigan University as well as a piano teacher at the Suzuki Academy of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Music School and The Gilmore Piano Festival.