Pablo Valladares is an award-winning pianist and dedicated educator from Quito, Ecuador. His dynamic performances have captivated audiences across China, Italy, Austria, and the United States. Known for his musical sensitivity and stage presence, Pablo brings both artistry and insight to every performance and lesson.

He began his formal studies at Drake University (B.M. in Piano Performance), followed by a Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University. He later earned a Performance Diploma at Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he studied under renowned pianists Winston Choi, Edward Auer, and Junghwa Moon Auer.

Pablo has performed at major venues such as Casa de la Música, Teatro Nacional Sucre, and Teatro Sánchez Aguilar in Ecuador, as well as Sheslow Auditorium, the Des Moines Civic Center, and Palacio Esterházy in Austria. He has also been featured at festivals and academies including the Edward Auer Piano Workshop, Jacobs School of Music Piano Academy, and the Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt.

He has worked with master teachers such as Jerome Lowenthal (Juilliard), Karen Shaw (Indiana University), Steven Spooner (Peabody Institute), and others. In 2024, Pablo was named a Gilmore Festival Fellow, participating in a series of masterclasses and concerts with pianist Gabriela Montero.

His concerto performances include works by Schumann, Beethoven, Haydn, Poulenc, and Rubinstein, including recent appearances as a soloist with the Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestra.

In addition to his performance career, Pablo is the founder and artistic director of the OnoZone International Music Festival, a unique initiative that brings together global musicians in the heart of Quito. As an educator, he has taught at Western Michigan University and has worked with numerous institutions, including the Gilmore Festival, People’s Music School, and Oak Park School of Music.

Pablo’s mission is to inspire through music—on stage, in the studio, and in the community.