Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 2, 2009 – Page 11
Guitarist Daniel Bolshoy to play at Temple Israel By Mort Bercovitch for Temple Israel On Saturday evening, November 14, Temple Israel will present classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy in the second of our current series of concerts featuring Jewish artists. As noted at danielbolshoy.com, “Bolshoy has performed in every major centre in Canada, establishing himself as the country’s most visible concert guitarist … He is committed to bringing the guitar to the attention of audiences everywhere, from international concert stages to remote villages and house-concerts ... His friendly and informative spoken introductions” are a much praised and appreciated feature of his performances. He “has performed for many prestigious festivals” in Canada, the United States, Mexico China and Israel. “His recitals are frequently broadcast on CBC Radio, and he has also appeared in two documentary films for the Bravo! TV se-
Classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy. (Photo: danielbolshoy.com)
ries, The Classical Now.” Bolshoy “was born in Moscow and grew up in Israel …where he discovered his passion for the classical guitar and as a teenager dedicated himself to the pursuit of classical music” on the instrument. The Bolshoy family “arrived in Ottawa in 1993,” and Daniel, after graduating from Canterbury Arts High School
“started his university studies at Carleton University … and continued at the University of Toronto. “After hearing virtuoso guitarist and composer Ricardo Izanola, Daniel decided to continue his studies with the Cuban-American Maestro at the University of Denver, where he completed his undergraduate degree and later received a master of music degree in 2001 … “While in Denver, Daniel won several university awards, including a full-tuition scholarship, several ‘recital of distinction’ prizes, as well as being selected to be Mr. Izanola’s teaching assistant and graduating Magna cum Laude. He also won several international competitions, and won prizes in many others. “Upon graduation, Daniel moved to Tucson, Arizona, for one year, to work as a teaching assistant … and to begin” a doctoral program “at the University of Arizona. In his time there, Daniel won several competitions, and was awarded a hand-made
guitar by Eric Sahlin. “Between 2002-2006 Daniel continued” his doctoral “studies at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University” where he worked as an associate instructor. “Currently, Daniel teaches at Concordia University
in Montreal, where he teaches select guitar majors who are interested in pursuing a performance or teaching career. “Daniel tours extensively, having performed with numerous orchestras, chamber ensembles and internationally renowned soloists.
When not on tour, Daniel lives in Montreal. He speaks Russian, Hebrew, Spanish, French and English.” Call Temple Israel Office at 613-224-1802 or Patsy Royer at 613-233-3099 for concert tickets and information.
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