He is the artistic director and founder of the not-for-profit organization Collingwood Summer Music Festival (collingwoodfestival.com) he has travelled the world as a classic-trained concert pianist and his parents live right here in Wasaga Beach, Dianna was delighted to welcome via Skype, Daniel Vnukowski
Daniel discovered Wasaga Beach when he travelled to Canada with his parents who were looking to retire and came upon Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. It didn't take them long to fall in love with our community.
Daniel is recreating a series of his Carnegie Hall performances for his virtual audience while in quarantine. One of his performances of “Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue” has reached over one million hits. Recently he reworked “Old MacDonald had a Farm” in the style of Beethoven along with a little improvisation on the “Happy Birthday” tune in Franz Liszt manner in honour of his son’s third birthday.
Daniel anticipates more live concerts for June and July be sure to visit epianist.com for the latest schedule and for more information.