Biography

Hailing from São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, Daniel Rofer embarked on his musical odyssey at the age of twelve. His piano journey officially commenced at the Fundação das Artes in São Caetano do Sul, mentored by the esteemed pianist Claudio Tegg. Daniel's musical prowess has graced various music festivals across Brazil and the USA, including the International Piano Festival of Piracicaba (2018) and the International Piano Festival of Vale do Aço (2018).

In 2016, Daniel's composition "Respirateur" premiered at the Curto- Circuito, a Contemporary Music Meeting hosted by EMESP, performed by renowned pianist Roger Admiral from Alberta University, Canada. Passionate about music education, Daniel also dedicated his time as the coordinator and music teacher at Instituto Grão de Areia, a nonprofit providing free music classes to children in São Paulo City.

Daniel continued to expand his musical horizons upon relocating to the USA in 2018, participating in the Oregon Piano – Summer Music Festival at Oregon University under the guidance of Alexandre Dossin. As a versatile performer, Daniel has graced stages at MusikFest 2019 in Bethlehem, PA, and the 2019 Newark Porch Music Fest.

Currently, Daniel Rofer delves into piano pedagogy, offering transformative piano lessons at his studio in Edison, NJ. His students have garnered acclaim, performing at prestigious piano competitions and recitals across New Jersey and New York. Daniel serves as the piano department supervisor at Octopus Music School in NJ, USA, and Program Director at Anselmo Academy Music & the Arts in NYC, USA.

In addition to his teaching endeavors, Daniel Rofer has released captivating piano albums titled "Strange Land", "Preludes," and “Nine Piano Pieces for the Young”, offering a mesmerizing blend of contemporary and ethnic musical flavors. For more information or to explore his musical creations, reach out to Daniel at danielrofermusic@gmail.com.

“I met Mr. Rofer last Summer at an international music festival in Brazil where I was on the faculty and became familiar with his music. I heard several of his piano pieces and a piece for cello and piano which I found immediately captivating. As we say in the vernacular "he has something to say" He is a skillful composer with a very unique sound that has immediate appeal and makes a strong emotional impact. As a Professor of Piano at Temple University I am surrounded by many composers and composition students which are generally good. However I am always very impressed when I meet a composer who actually has a distinct sound that communicates immediately to the heart. This is really the special gift of great composers and I believe he has it.” - Maria del Pico Taylor Professor of Piano Temple University Philadelphia.