Daniella Ganeva

Daniella Ganeva is considered to be one of the finest marimba artists of our time. Born in Bulgaria and now resident in the UK, Daniella has enjoyed many wonderful achievements during her career. Her work in the UK and beyond has earned her a great deal of respect from audiences and percussionists worldwide and extraordinary critical acclaim. Whether performing in the concert hall or gracing the television/radio airwaves, Daniella delights audiences with her passionate and energetic style. "This is an instrument with a huge dynamic range" says Daniella, "and one that can sing with the beauty and innocence of a child or with the aggression of a rock band!"

A dedicated educator, Daniella is in much demand with universities and colleges for her inspirational master classes and performances. As a highly regarded teacher, she shares her wisdom with students from around the world and enjoys close links with the Royal College of Music, London and the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK (due to host Daniella.s Marimba and Vibraphone Seminar, Easter 2007 . dates to be confirmed)

In addition to her busy performing and teaching career, Daniella is regularly in the recording studio. Of the various recordings she has been involved with it is her solo albums that have been extraordinarily successful around the world. Recently, her album .Dream of the Cherry Blossoms., featuring the music of Japanese composers, was re-released, titled .Time for Marimba. and includes performances that are regarded by many to be amongst the finest of this repertoire yet available.

An exciting new venture for Daniella this year has been the opportunity to work with the Venezuelan composer Julio d'Escrivan. Julio has vast experience in the world of commercial music and music technology and is currently a senior professor at the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. Together, Daniella and Julio have been exploring new ways to bring the traditional recital very much into the 21st Century. Exploiting sophisticated computer technology and programming, and the use of accelerometers attached to the backs of Daniella's hands, newly created 'pieces' encompass not only the traditions of marimba playing, but also digital audio and video material that she can manipulated in real time. The first performances of these new works begin in November 2006, titled Framed Resonance. Click here for a detailed look at this project and performance schedule.