22/08/2026
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO VIEN IGNACIO!
On August 21, Vien Ignacio, along with Nehemiah Lipana, successfully presented a harp and cello performance at the Chamber Music 2026 concert at the Manila Pianos Showroom in Makati City.
The program consisted of F. Schubert’s “Arpeggione Sonata in A minor,” D. Henson-Conant’s “The Nightingale,” G. W. Huber’s “Fantaisie for Cello and Harp,” and C. Saint-Saëns’ “The Swan" from Carnival of the Animals.
A classically trained pedal harpist since three years old, Vien has shown immense talent through harp performances at international concert venues including the Hong Kong Performing Arts Center, Singapore’s Esplanade, Kaohsiung Experimental Theatre, the Philippines’ National Museum of Fine Arts, and the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.
Vien had her first solo recital in 2022 in the Manila Pianos Artists Series and her first orchestra performance in the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra’s Children of Christmas. She also performed in Martin Lopez’ annual Christmas concert, “Come to the Stable.”
Vien was also commended twice by world-famous harpist Deborah Henson-Conant for her performance of “Baroque Flamenco.” She was also featured in Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s “Art-to-Art” series.
In 2024, she proudly represented the Philippines as one of the few to take the stage in the 15th World Harp Congress “Focus on Youth” event.
Vien has won multiple awards for her performances. In 2025, she received 1st place at the Scandinavian International Instrumental Music Competition in the harp category. Additionally, she was awarded the “Best Performance of a Romantic Piece” and a diploma as a “Child Prodigy.”
In 2026, she participated in the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) for its Music for the Soul concert on Holy Wednesday. Last August 9th, Vien also performed in Double Pentagon Concerts' CHAMBER MUSIC 2026
May this performance inspire fellow OLPSian-Paulinians to go beyond horizons, flourish their gifts, and pursue their dreams with passion.
Congratulations to you, Vien! The OLPSian-Paulinian community is proud of you!
Caption by: Elliyah Estomo
Video by: Sean Estoque
