Czechoslovakian-Filipino pianist Antonio Valentin is a performing artist, collaborator, and piano teacher in the New York City area. He has given concerts in Tokyo, Madrid, San Juan, Washington D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia. A native of the culturally diverse Maryland suburbs, Antonio has built expertise in the styles of Neoclassicism, French Impressionism, Nationalism, and Minimalism under the guidance of his teachers, who have included Marilyn Nonken, Thomas Schumacher, and Donn-Alexandre Feder. Performances include a solo engagement with the Grammy-nominated Eastman Wind Ensemble, a collaboration with Renee Fleming, and a world premiere of ‪Sō Percussion member Jason Treuting's Homage to a Triad. Career highlights include an accompanying position for Towson University’s dance program and an adjunct faculty appointment at New York University. Antonio is currently completing a Master of Music in piano performance at New York University and will be applying to Doctor of Musical Arts programs this winter.