Daniel Kobialka DMA

San Antonio, Texas

Daniel Kobialka DMA

San Antonio, Texas

World-renowned violinist Daniel Kobialka embraces both the classic and the avant-garde in his search to create sounds that enliven and heal. Dr. Bernie Siegel states, "I found years ago that music creates a healing environment. I find Kobialka's to be the best available."

Daniel Kobialka has commissioned over 30 works from such composers as Pulitzer Prize winners Charles Wuorinen, William Bolcom, and Wayne Peterson. Kobialka has premiered both solo works and concertos for violin, including Ben Weber’s Violin Concerto, dedicated to him, with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under Robert Shaw. With the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, he gave both the American premiere of Toru Takemitsu’s "Far Calls, Coming Far," and the world premiere of Charles Wuorinen’s "Rhapsody," a work written especially for Kobialka.

Musical America wrote, "With de Waart conducting, Kobialka played the kind of heart-and-soul, totally secure performance composers dream about but all too rarely get to hear."

"A sensitive and intelligent performer with a natural gift for his instrument." Aaron Copland

"If you are seeking healing, inspiration or spiritual fulfillment, you will discover in Kobialka the transformative power of music," Larry Dossey, M.D.

"Daniel Kobialka brings to life music of the past, present and future, and communicates true joy." Michael Tilson Thomas