Let’s build a new kind of classical music community — filled with openness, wonder, and human connection.
I believe that music has the power to move us into gratitude, wisdom, love, and deeper awareness. My work invites audiences into moments of clarity, where distraction dissolves and curiosity awakens. Through live performance, storytelling, conversation, and digital content, I’m building a space for people to reconnect with emotion, expand their lens, and remember what it feels like to be fully human.
What can the music teach us?-
Classical music can feel alive and relevant, given a little guidance. With my shows, you’re invited to explore, question, laugh, and above all, feel. No expertise required. Just curiosity. My performances dissolve the formality of the concert hall and replace it with connection — a space where awe reawakens, emotion has room to move, and you leave remembering why we’re doing any of this in the first place.
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Every performance is an invitation. Part storytelling, part live music, part collective discovery. I bridge the gap between performer and audience, guiding listeners into the music’s emotional core and opening the door for their own interpretations to unfold. It’s classical music, minus the intimidation. Just possibility.
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This work is for the curious, the ones who crave depth, connection, and a reminder of what it feels like to be moved. Whether you’re a lifelong classical fan, rediscovering it for the first time since childhood, or finding it for the first time, all you need is the willingness to listen with an open heart. I collaborate with presenters and creatives who believe in art that brings people together and leaves them changed.
Where is it leading us?
Upcoming Events
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Feb 01 - Concord Chamber Music Series
CCMS Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Chong and Jessica Bodner are joined by pianist Daniel Anastasio and acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye for an afternoon of music and poetry in conversation.
Location: Memorial Chapel, 310 Middlesex School Rd, Concord, MA 01742, USA
Time: 3:00pm pre-concert talk at 2:15pm; doors at 2:05pm.
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March 22 - Agarita + Pablo Sainz Villegas
World-renowned Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas returns to The Tobin Center for an innovative performance alongside Agarita, featuring several world-premiere works that highlight a year-long collaborative musical project. The evening also features Suliman Tekalli on violin.
Location: The Tobin Center of Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205
Time: 3:00pm
Tickets will be made available here 2 weeks prior.
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March 27 - Daniel Anastasio at Tenri Cultural Institute, Solo Piano
Location: 43A West 13th Street New York, NY 10011
Time: 7:00pm
Ticket Information: Coming soon.
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April 4 - Agarita + Caroline Shaw
Grammy-winning composer, singer and violinist Caroline Shaw comes to San Antonio to join Agarita for a show at Stable Hall that features her acclaimed works. Take part in this musical journey of Shaw’s unique voice, along with works that speak to her aesthetic and musical inspirations. The evening also features Suliman Tekalli on violin.
Location: Stable Hall, Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, TX
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets will be made available here 2 weeks prior.
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April 13 - Keys to the Classics: Second Spring, Opus Nova Chamber Music Series
Discover the story behind Brahms' beloved Clarinet Trio, inspired by clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld. Pianist Daniel Anastasio leads an engaging discussion with clarinetist Stas Chernyshev and cellist Allan Steele, bringing this legendary work to life through performance and insight.
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery, 510 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Time: 7:30 PM
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May 4 - SALON CONCERT:Homage to Benny Goodman, Opus Nova Chamber Music Series
Celebrate the legacy of clarinet legend Benny Goodman with virtuosic works by Poulenc, Bernstein, Milhaud, Gould, and more-music that's at once thrilling, playful, and unforgettable.
Location: Private Home ( address sent upon reservation )
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets will be made available here 2 weeks prior.
Stay Connected Through Patreon.
I’ve just launched a Patreon page, where I will be uploading exclusive video content, offering interactive Q&As and Chats, and Live-Streaming, where I’ll be giving my opinions on music, piano playing, the classical music field, the illusion of artistry, and much more. If you’re curious about learning more and would like to support what I’m doing, click the link the Patreon link below.
For people who want to feel something real.
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For people who want to feel something real. ✦