Hailed by the Washington Post for his "poised and imaginative playing," pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion is recognized as a pianist of innate musical sensitivity, fiery temperament and superb technique. Mr. Asuncion has performed with artists including Lynn Harrell, Andrés Díaz, Cho-Liang Lin, Marc Neikrug and the Emerson String Quartet at venues that include the Phillips Collection, 92nd Street Y and Merkin Hall, and at the Santa Fe, Aspen and Amelia Island Music Festivals.

He is currently an Associate Professor of Piano and Director of Collaborative Arts Studies at the University of Memphis. His principal teachers include Rosario Picazo, Avelina Manalo, Roberta Rust and Rita Sloan.