Get your Aristo Sham in Manila tickets now!2025 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Aristo Sham Makes Highly Anticipated Manila DebutInternational Piano Sensation Brings Award-Winning Artistry to the Master SeriesCAEO The Master Series is proud to present pianist Aristo Sham in his Manila debut on November 21, 2026, marking a milestone moment for Philippine audiences to experience one of classical music's most electrifying new voices.Fresh from his historic triumph at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where he claimed both the Gold Medal and Audience Award. Aristo Sham has captivated the global classical music world. Within weeks of his victory at what The New York Times calls "one of the most prestigious contests in classical music," he appeared in over 800 news features worldwide, while his performances garnered more than 2 million streams across 125 countries."A marvel of deft characterization," "consistently authoritative," "a card-carrying risk taker", critics have run out of superlatives describing the 26-year-old pianist whose playing combines formidable intellect, emotional depth, and magnetic stage presence. Featured in the documentary The World's Greatest Musical Prodigies (Channel 4, UK), Aristo has performed for King Charles and collaborated with the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle, the Hong Kong Philharmonic with Edo de Waart, and the English Chamber Orchestra with Sir Raymond Leppard.The New York Times praised his "clarity, elegance, and abundant technique," qualities that have made him one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation.His 2025–2026 debut season as Cliburn winner features major engagements across Asia and the United States, including performances at the Aspen Music Festival, La Jolla Music Society, UCSB Arts & Lectures, and Northwestern University's Skyline Piano Artist Series. He recently completed a landmark recording of the complete Brahms solo piano works for RTHK4 in Hong Kong, with two albums forthcoming under Platoon.The Manila concert is made possible with the support of Holiday Inn Makati Suite and Veniccio.com. Manila audiences will have a rare opportunity to witness this extraordinary artist at the beginning of what promises to be a legendary career. For the masterclass please call CAEO at 0920-954-0053 or email at Josephuy2004@yahoo.com.