Daniel Temnik

Daniel Temnik is an Israeli-born Canadian award-winning violinist, celebrated as one of Canada's leading musical artists and educators. Acclaimed by both audiences and musicians for his radiant tone, commanding technique, and musical depth, Temnik boasts extensive experience performing as a soloist and chamber musician in North America, Asia, and Europe. An avid musician, Temnik’s professional engagements stem extensively in violin performance, taking him to various corners of the globe. A recipient of numerous awards, scholarships, and diplomas, Temnik has distinguished himself in national and international violin competitions including the Canadian Music Competition, AFAF Golden Strings of America, Paganini International Violin Competition, Schoenfeld International Music Competition, Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition and the Henri Marteau International Violin Competition. As a soloist, he has concertized in such notable venues as Carnegie Hall, Koerner Hall, Teatro Carlo Felice, Wigmore Hall and the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. In recent years, he has been the honoured recipient of the Catherine Royce Anderson Memorial Grant, John Montague Memorial Grant, Sika & Chris Dafeff Violin Bursary and the Benjamin Steinberg Music Legacy Award. A frequent recitalist, Temnik's engagements with sought-after orchestras include the Toronto Sinfonietta, York Symphony Orchestra, Kindred Spirits Orchestra and the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. In addition to his demanding schedule, he is continually featured in masterclasses and workshops, sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians worldwide. Daniel has collaborated and worked closely with various prominent musicians including Pinchas Zukerman, Yefim Bronfman, Valery Gergiev, Vadim Gluzman, Ilya Kaler, Miriam Fried, Andres Cardenas, and Donald Weilerstein. On numerous occasions, he has been selected to be a full scholarship candidate and performer at the Keshet Eilon International Violin Mastercourse in Israel, the Banff Centre International Masterclass Seminar, as well as the Young Artist Program in Ottawa. Deeply committed to music outreach and pedagogy, he has been extended invitations to impart his expertise at numerous universities, festivals, and musical institutions. Most recently, Temnik was requested to serve as a coach for the CYCO (Canada Youth Chamber Orchestra) and adjudicate the Outstanding Young Musicians International Festival. He serves on the jury panel alongside TSO concertmaster Jonathan Crow and celebrated pianist James Anagnoson. With an unwavering passion for specialized musical education, Temnik has helped nurture a generation of exceptional young violinists from Canada, the United States, China, and Hong Kong, guiding them to success in prestigious competitions, admission to top music conservatories, and coveted positions within the classical music realm. Through his creative and engaging media presence, he continues to connect communities and inspire young audiences, aspiring musicians, and music enthusiasts beyond the concert stage. His frequent collaborations with the Ethnic Channels Group, New Classical 96.3 FM, Entertainment One, and The Azrieli Foundation further amplify this influence. Expanding his contributions to the arts, Temnik has seamlessly woven his dedication to nurturing talent and cultivating a vibrant classical music ecosystem into his role in arts administration. As the artistic director of the inaugural chamber concert series at the Leah Posluns Theatre, he is shaping a dynamic platform that celebrates diverse musical voices and fosters cultural engagement. Daniel Temnik studied with distinguished concert violinists and internationally renowned pedagogues Barry Shiffman and Victor Danchenko at The Glenn Gould School of Music in Toronto. His previous instruments include a 1734 Pietro Guarneri of Venice, 1785 Lorenzo Storioni and the 1740 ex-Sándor Végh Guarneri del Gesù on loan from Florian Leonhard. He currently performs on a 1770 Nicolò Gagliano. With his exceptional talent, vast experience, and passion for music, Temnik is sure to continue making significant contributions to the Canadian musical landscape.