Daniel Taylor
countertenor
A Sony Classical artist, Daniel Taylor is sought after for his portrayals on the opera and concert stage, on CD/DVD and in film. Appearing on more than 100 recordings, his projects have been recognized by a GRAMMY as well as with OPUS and ADISQ prizes. Daniel Taylor is the founder and Artistic Director of the Trinity Choir. His tireless curiosity, devotion to classical music and passion have established himself as one of the leading up-and-coming conductors in the period and modern fields. He debuted as the first Guest Conductor in the history of the Tallis Scholars. He also debuted recently with the Kammerchor Stuttgart and also with the Musica Angelica Orchestra and the Gabrieli Consort.
Daniel Taylor’s commitment to working with young musicians includes his regularly teaching at summer courses in North America and Europe; he has offered masterclasses at the Beijing Conservatory, the Sao Paolo Conservatory, the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall, the Royal College of Music, at the University of Vienna and at leading Universities across North America. The University of Toronto appointed Daniel Taylor as the Head of Historical Performance in the Faculty of Music. Daniel is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa, Artist in Residence at the Opéra de Montréal and Artistic Director of the Quebec International Festival of Sacred Music. Daniel is Artistic Director and Conductor of the Choir and Orchestra of the Theatre of Early Music. The Theatre of Early Music performs more than 30 concerts every year in concert halls all over the world.