reviews_
Clive O'Connell
on descent the age, melbourne
...It was a subtle creeping towards statements as all instruments, except piano, used slow glissandos or notes bent in quarter-tone mode, so that the work's fulcrum became the keyboard ... a work generous with atmospherics and production devices,Descent impressed for its gravity and unflashy sincerity.
Brett Dean
on musicianship
...I have been impressed by Daniel's natural and innate musicianship, firstly as a player and subsequently as a composer, able to assimilate with ease the experiences of his performance background into his own distinctive compositional voice. This he achieves with a vivid and original aural imagination and understanding of instrumentation ...
Prof. Philip Bracanin
on development
...he has developed rapidly to become a very accomplished young composer with a prodigious technique, and a wide knowledge of compositional processes in both the instrumental and electronic spheres... I am happy to give [him] my unreserved support!
Koehne Quartet
on collaboration
Daniel takes criticism well and supports his friends and peers... as sound engineer we were thrilled with the result and he received many compliments from professional sound engineers here [Vienna]. He has a quick mind and excellent ears.