Daniel Bolshoy

Daniel Bolshoy has performed on Canada’s most prestigious stages, cementing his status as one of North America’s leading guitarists. He is regularly praised for his engaging and insightful spoken introductions, as well as for his innovative programming in both solo and chamber music concerts.

Mr. Bolshoy has performed at numerous prestigious festivals in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has given hundreds of solo and chamber music recitals worldwide and has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Russia, and Israel.

He has been invited to serve on the juries of several international music competitions, including the Guitar-Gems Festival in Israel, the Tabula Rasa Festival in Russia, and the Canadian Federation of Music Festivals’ national finals. Daniel Bolshoy’s recitals are frequently heard on CBC Radio, and he has also been featured in two documentaries for Bravo!’s television series, The Classical Now.

He studied with Ricardo Iznaola at the University of Denver, Eli Kassner and Norbert Kraft at the University of Toronto, Garry Elliott at Carlton University, and Ernesto Bitetti at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

Mr. Bolshoy has taught at Concordia University in Montreal (Instructor), Indiana University (Associate Instructor), and the University of Denver (Graduate Teaching Assistant). He currently heads the guitar department at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music in British Columbia. His students have won prizes in several prestigious competitions, as well as scholarships to renowned universities and conservatories.