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Hailed as “a pianist to watch” by New York Classical Review and “a dashing pianist” by The Sunday Times, Daniel Vnukowski tours throughout North/South America, Asia and Europe. His insightful interpretations of the standard classical music repertory are supplemented by creative projects, which resulted in a sold-out Carnegie Hall recital in 2019. In addition to participating in fundraising projects for humanitarian causes, he has performed many outreach concerts for remote communities throughout Canada and is Artist Director & Founder of the Collingwood Summer Music Festival.
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SOLD OUT! Musical Cruise Fall 2026: Secrets of Egypt and The Nile
12 Days Cairo to Cairo, October 26 to November 6, 2026
SOLD OUT 2026 Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles Land & River Experience
12 Night Land/River Experience from Milan to Amsterdam, May 15 – 26, 2026
Hosted River Cruise 2025: Enchantment of Northern Europe
Clarkson Travel has unveiled an exclusive journey that promises to immerse you in the very best of Northern Europe’s enchanting landscapes and centuries-old heritage.
Silent Night in the Style of 7 + 1 Composers
Silent Night in the Style of 7 + 1 Composers – A Post-Holiday Musical Twist The holidays may be behind us, but the magic of Silent Night lives on! In my latest video, I take this timeless carol on a journey through the styles of seven legendary composers—plus a...
Is Chopin’s Newly Discovered Waltz Authentic?
Join me as I perform the newly discovered waltz attributed to Frédéric Chopin. 🎶 While it’s exciting to uncover a potential lost gem, I can’t help but question its authenticity. In this video, I’ll share my performance and personal analysis of the piece—does it truly...
Experience the Grand Arrival of My New Studio Piano
Join me behind the scenes as my brand-new studio piano makes its exciting arrival at the radio station—all thanks to Baywatch.ca! Watch the delivery, unboxing, and setup process, and get a sneak peek at the very first notes played on this beautiful instrument. Whether...
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Live from the studio — and loving every minute of it! Solid Gold Classics turned into a party thanks to Toronto’s Doors Open. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to wave, smile, and share in the music — you made the airwaves extra golden today! #DoorsOpenToronto #NewClassicalFM #SolidGoldVibes
The New Classical 96.3 FM
Grateful for a truly inspiring day at the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival, working with these talented young pianists during our masterclasses 🎹✨ Their passion and dedication lit up the room! 🌟 #KiwanisFestival #PianoMasterclass #MusicEducation #FutureStars
Cider Lovers Unite!
Big thanks to my friend Lara (@sdciderqueen) for the impromptu tour of her creative, adventurous space in North Park! 🍏🍾 Bivouac Ciderworks is a vibrant hub that brings together world-class ciders, bold design, and a true spirit of exploration. What a gem — and what an adventure! 🙌
#NorthPark #BivouacCider #CiderQueen #HiddenGem #CheersToLara #CiderLoversUnite
Warming up the Baldwin with this beast 🔥🎹
#Chopin #Prelude16 #PianoPower #BaldwinPiano #ClassicalMusic
🔥 Stumbled on a sauna… on wheels... in San Diego
I stepped out feeling calm, reset, and surprisingly level-headed.
This is @swetusa, the first of its kind in the U.S., and honestly one of my coolest wellness finds
Cool fact: In Finland, the sauna is more than just a place to sweat—it’s where people reflect, connect, and even negotiate (yes, there’s a sauna in the Finnish Parliament).
Some believe it even has a soul, protected by the saunatonttu, or sauna elf.
#SaunaOnWheels #SWETUSA #SanDiegoWellness #HotColdTherapy #AirstreamLife
Still feeling the deep emotions from last night.
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at Tifereth Israel Synagogue and Rabbi Hanan Leberman for making this evening so unforgettable. “On the Wings of Songs” was more than a concert — it was a journey of memory, strength, and healing.
#ShoahRemembrance #OnTheWingsOfSongs #PianoAndStory #JewishHeritage #ResilienceThroughArt
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Tifereth Israel Synagogue
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Tempo – Or a Day in the Life of Daniel, Set to Music
Tempo is the unsung hero of music. It’s the heartbeat, the pulse, the thing that gets you tapping your foot or weeping into your third cup of coffee. But tempo isn’t just for sonatas or symphonies—it’s all around us, affecting our daily lives. Let’s take a little...
22 Questions for Daniel Vnukowski
Your favourite composers and why: J.S. Bach for his unsurpassed mastery of counterpoint, the supreme beauty of his major choral works and his overall intellectual profundity. Also, the whole generation of musicians who flourished after him such as his sons C.P.E Bach...
The Story Behind The Iconic Song “Over The Rainbow”
“Over the Rainbow” is perhaps the most renowned and iconic song of the 20th century and is often synonymous with the Jewish experience of WWII.