Pianist Antonio Ajero first appeared on From the Top at age 12. Today, Nio is using his platform to share the work of a lesser performed African American composer, Thomas Wiggins.
Enjoy his spirited performance of Wellenklange: Voices of the Waves.
Nacogdoches, Texas Nio performed on Show 336 in Longview, TX on March 25, 2017 and Show 373 in San Marcos, TX on June 8, 2019.
Antonio “Nio” Ajero (piano), 12, is from Nacogdoches, TX where he is in the 7th grade at Mike Moses Middle School. He currently studies in the Music Preparatory Division of Stephen F. Austin State University where he is in the studio of Linda Parr. His favorite musical experience was when he won the 2017 Baylor/Waco Solo Piano Competition. Outside of music, Nio enjoys Taekwondo, MathCounts, and cooking.
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