3MBS's live performance series for emerging classical musicians, The Talent, returns on Tuesday night with pianist Daniel Le joining the panel as Season Mentor.
Praised for his “brilliant artistry” (New York Concert Review), Australian pianist Daniel Le is renowned for his exceptional versatility as a soloist, chamber musician, and innovative artist. His performances have spanned four continents, taking him to prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, Hamer Hall, Singapore’s Victoria Concert Hall, and Steinway Hall in New York.
Daniel has appeared with leading orchestras such as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Following his debut with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2015, he was re-engaged for two consecutive seasons. In 2019, he made his debut with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
His competition successes include top prizes in the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition, Australian National Piano Award, and Kerikeri International Piano Competition, in addition to being a finalist in the Naumburg International Piano Award in New York City. Daniel’s recital appearances have earned critical acclaim at major international festivals such as the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and Bowdoin International Music Festival. He has collaborated with musicians from worldrenowned ensembles including the Emerson, Brentano, Shanghai, and Miro String Quartets.
Currently the Head of Piano at Melbourne Grammar School and Artist Faculty at the Australian National Academy of Music, Daniel is in demand as an artistinresidence and regularly presents exclusive masterclasses across Asia, Australia, and the United States.
He completed his studies at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music as a twotime recipient of the Steven Baxter Scholarship under Prof. Thomas Hecht. He later earned both his Master’s and Doctorate degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, studying under AndréMichel Schub. His additional mentors include Julian Martin, Melvin Chen, and Orion Weiss.
Known for his precision, elegance, and expressive depth, Daniel’s solo recitals have taken him to iconic venues around the world, including Steinway Hall in New York, Singapore, Beijing, Melbourne, and beyond.