Piatigorsky Foundation Tours
Bringing World-Class Classical Music to Communities Across Wyoming
Since 1990, the Piatigorsky Foundation has introduced the joy of live classical music to communities across the country, performing more than 3,500 concerts in schools, senior centers, hospitals, libraries, and other non-traditional venues. The Foundation’s Wyoming tours, presented in partnership with the Wyoming Arts Council, deliver unforgettable musical experiences to rural and underserved communities through intimate performances that are free and open to the public.
What Makes These Tours Unique
Each concert is designed to be informal, accessible, and engaging. Piatigorsky Foundation musicians are selected not only for their exceptional talent, but also for their ability to connect with audiences through storytelling and interactive dialogue. Performances last about an hour and are tailored to fit the needs and interests of each audience—whether it’s a group of schoolchildren or older adults in a retirement community.
Concerts are hosted in familiar, welcoming spaces such as community centers, churches, and schools, making classical music more approachable and enjoyable for all.
Wyoming tours by the Piatigorsky Foundation are made possible by the generous support of the Muriel & Seymour Thickman Family Charitable Trust in Sheridan.
Program Goals
- Enrich community life by bringing extraordinary musical talent to underserved audiences
- Create a broader base for the art form by developing new audiences
- Offer meaningful performance opportunities for established and emerging artists
- Make live classical music an integral part of everyday life for communities across the United States
Fall 2026 Wyoming Tour
The Fall 2026 Piatigorsky Foundation Tour features pianist Victor Asuncion. He will present a series of public concerts and school programs across the state.
Unless noted as a school show, performances are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, September 15
Broadway Theater | 7:00 p.m.
Rock Springs, WY
Wednesday, September 16
Evanston High School Auditorium | 7:00 p.m.
Evanston, WY
Thursday, September 17
Sublette County Library | 10:30 a.m.
Pinedale, WY
The Heritage Home | 3:30 p.m.
Pinedale, WY
Friday, September 18
Ford Theatre | 7:00 p.m.
Afton, WY
Sunday, September 20
Central Wyoming College Robert A. Peck Arts Center, Music Rehearsal Room | 3:00 p.m.
Riverton, WY
About Victor Santiago Asuncion, Pianist
Filipino-American pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion has performed as a recitalist and concerto soloist throughout the United States and internationally. He made his orchestral debut at age 18 with the Manila Chamber Orchestra and his New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in 1999. A dedicated chamber musician, Asuncion has performed with acclaimed artists and ensembles including Lynn Harrell, Zuill Bailey, Cho-Liang Lin, and the Dover and Emerson String Quartets.
Asuncion has performed and taught at music festivals across the country and appears on numerous recordings. He is the founder and artistic and board director of the FilAm Music Foundation, which supports Filipino classical musicians through scholarships and performance opportunities. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Maryland and is a Steinway Artist.
Host a Performance
Interested in bringing a future tour stop to your town? The Wyoming Arts Council works closely with the Piatigorsky Foundation to plan and book tours each spring and fall. If you’re a school, community presenter, or nonprofit organization interested in hosting a concert, contact us today!
