A lift of the bow, an arch of the head, a moment of hushed anticipation –and suddenly the electric air fills with the breathtaking sound of a haunting violin melody.
If you joined us last weekend for the Golden Sounds from Hollywood concert, you will recognize this moment – it was the stirring solo from Schindler’s List, flawlessly executed by MISO’s very own Concertmaster, Daniel Andai.
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Why We Love Daniel Andai
His Experience
Andai performing the violin solo from "Schindler's List"
Of the esteemed concert halls around the world, it’s difficult to find one in which Daniel Andai hasn’t played. Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Vienna Konzerthause and the Musikverein are just a few of the big names on the list. Oh yes, and don’t forget the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York, where he occasionally performs with the New York Philharmonic.
Andai is also a member of the UBS Verbier Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra in Europe and tours with both orchestras on a continual basis, with music reaching audiences on five continents.
His Versatility
As a musician, Andai wears many hats – soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, and recording artist – and he wears them all with aplomb.
In short, we’re glad he’s a part of the MISO team. Andai’s selection as MISO Concertmaster was the culmination of a worldwide search that spanned two performance seasons. His selection underscores the orchestra’s focus on building a world-class orchestra for Miami by assembling top international talent from around the globe.
His Ambition
Andai is no stranger to hard work. In addition to holding a Master of Music and a Professional Arts Degrees from Manhattan School of Music’s prestigious Orchestral Program, he also holds a Bachelor of Music Degree Cum Laude from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Florida where he was a student of international soloist, Sergiu Schwartz.
His accolades include the Helen F. Whitaker Fund String Initiative Scholarship and the 2007 Raphael Bronstein Award.
This fall, he will begin pursuing his Doctorate of Music Degree with Naples Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Basham at the University of Miami Frost School of Music.
Andai’s future is certainly bright – we’re excited to see what it holds for him and MISO.
If you haven’t had a chance to hear this extraordinary musician in concert, don’t despair. Join us in the new year as we continue our concert season with An Evening in Vienna on January 17, 2009 at the Adrienne Arscht Center. Tickets are still available at www.themiso.org.
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