CHRISTOPHER JANWONG McKIGGAN piano playing has been called as “masterful, highly contrasted and sharply characterized” (GRAMOPHONE magazine) and he has been hailed as a pianist "[with] astounding technique… startling poise and control" (KANSAS CITY STAR), "[with] astonishing virtuosity and piano coloration" (The CITIZEN), “proving to be Colossus, converting every piece into a virtuoso composition” (The MANILA TIMES) and been called the best hope for a global music of the future (FANFARE). Christopher won a top prize as laureate at the prestigious 12th UNISA International Piano Competition (WFIMC) and won numerous other awards including the Gold medal in the Seattle International Piano Competition, among others.