Another phenomenal discussion with Prof. Daniel Shapiro and Dr. Elias-Axel Pettersson. We continue the discussion of his experience with the Beethoven Piano Sonatas as well as his philosophy with teaching, his major influences -especially with one of his teachers, the late Leon Fleisher, and how artists from other disciplines such as conductors and vocalists can influence a performance... and much more! 

You can find out more about Prof. Shapiro at:

www.danielshapiropianist.com

Daniel Shapiro continues to gain recognition as a leading interpreter of Schubert, Mozart, Schumann, Brahms and Beethoven, and as a teacher and coach at the Cleveland Institute of Music. As a chamber musician, Shapiro has performed regularly with members of The Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic. 

His musicianship has been enhanced and deepened by extensive collaboration with singers; listening to and working with them has been a source of tremendous inspiration.

Over the past twenty five years, he has built a strong reputation as a dedicated and thoughtful pedagogue who helps students find the paths to penetrating interpretations of the works they study.

EDUCATION

• University of Southern California
• DMA, Peabody Conservatory
• Teachers have included Leon Fleisher, John Perry, Russell Sherman, Joanna Graudan and Reginald Stewart
• Studied conducting with Daniel Lewis, Victor Yampolsky, Fritz Zweig and Gustav Meier
• Studied art song with Gwendolyn Koldofsky and opera with Natalie Limonick

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Cleveland Institute of Music Piano faculty

• He has given master classes in many of the world’s leading conservatories
• His students have won several prestigious competitions and acquired important teaching positions after their studies