Michael Khor began learning the piano at the age of 4 with Neville Baird. He currently learns from Marnie Barrell. Michael’s performing experience includes the Christchurch Piano Competition, NZCT Chamber Music Competition, IRMT recitals and competitions, and many more. Some of Michael’s significant successes include the Soroptomist Scholarship at age 10, the ROSL Scholarship at age 13, and NZCT Chamber Music Contest placings in 2024.

This event is part of the Rising Stars 2026 programme. A Tuesday lunchtimes concert series that focuses on encouraging, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.