Jarome Harlea* is a Filipino-Canadian pianist based in the city of Calgary. He is a graduate of the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary, where he studied under Marilyn Engle. During his education he was awarded the Carr Prize and Yvonne Johnston Award.
Furthering his artistic development, Jarome sought postgraduate studies in the Advanced Performance Program at the Taylor Centre for Performing Arts, where he received mentorship from internationally acclaimed artists such as James Anagnoson, Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Nicolas Namoradze, Roman Rabinovich, and Roberto Plano, among others.
As an active collaborative pianist, he works extensively with students at the University of Calgary, the Academy Program for Young Artists at Mount Royal University Conservatory, and the Amici String Program. His passion for ensemble performance has led him to collaborate with musicians across all orchestral string and wind instruments, as well as in various chamber music settings, including piano duo, piano trio, horn trio, clarinet trio, and piano quartet.
Jarome maintains a teaching studio in Calgary, with students consistently achieving high marks and distinctions in the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum. He is also a frequent performer at recitals, festivals, community events, and charities throughout the city.
Jarome is committed to bridging classical traditions with contemporary music, particularly in programmatic music and digital media, exploring how classical artistry adapts to evolving musical landscapes.
*VIMA Alumni
