Daniel Temnik Violinist from Toronto, ON

Praised by audiences and musicians alike for his radiant tone, commanding technique and musical depth, the Israeli-Canadian award winning violinist Daniel Temnik is swiftly establishing himself in the forefront of prominent young Canadian musical artists. An exceptionally avid musician, Daniel's professional engagements stem extensively in violin performance as a soloist, chamber musician and concertmaster of various orchestras and music ensembles within North America, Asia and Europe. Daniel is a recipient of numerous awards and scholarships in national and international violin competitions which include the Canadian Music Competition, AFAF Golden Strings of America, Paganini International Violin Competition, Schoenfeld International Music Competition and the Henri Marteau International Violin Competition. As a soloist Daniel has concertized in such notable venues as Carnegie Hall, The Metropolitan Opera House, Koerner Hall, Teatro Carlo Felice, Wigmore Hall and the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center . Within the past three years he has been the honored recipient of the Catherine Royce Anderson Memorial Grant, John Montague Memorial Grant and the Sika & Chris Dafeff Violin Bursary. Mr. Temnik can be found frequently in recital with sought after national orchestras including the Toronto Sinfonietta, North York Symphony, Kindred Spirits Orchestra and the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. In addition to his demanding schedule, Daniel is constantly featured in master classes and has received musical tutelage from various prominent musicians including Pinchas Zukerman, Valery Gergiev, Victor Danchenko, Ilya Kaler, Miriam Fried and Donald Weilerstein. Daniel currently studies with distinguished concert violinist and internationally renowned pedagogue Barry Shiffman at The Glenn Gould School of Music in Toronto. Mr. Temnik's previous instruments include a 1760 Gennaro Vinaccia and the 1740 ex-Sándor Végh Guarneri del Gesu. He currently performs on a 1785 Lorenzo Storioni violin generously on loan from Florian Leonhard.