JUNO-nominated conductor, composer and arranger Daniel Warren has worked across the globe as conductor, soloist and chamber musician bringing music of all genres to audiences to great acclaim.
"under Warren's direction the orchestra sounded full-bodied and alive"
The Toronto Star.
Conductor Daniel Warren led the symphony through the note-dense score. Sounding luscious and regal, Warren accomplished his task.
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The Toronto Star declared "under Warren's direction, the orchestra sounded full-bodied and alive!" and "...sounding luscious and regal, Warren accomplished his task".
JUNO-nominated conductor, composer, and arranger Daniel Warren is a rare musical polymath whose work spans the world’s most prestigious concert halls and the frontiers of cross-genre innovation. Known for his "luscious and regal" interpretations (The Toronto Star), Warren has built a reputation for bringing a full-bodied, visceral energy to every score he touches.
As a conductor, Warren’s podium presence has graced the stages of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and the Colorado Symphony. His leadership is defined by a decade and a half of excellence, including fourteen years as Resident Conductor of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and a significant tenure as Creative Advisor for Orchestra London Canada. From conducting world premieres like Brian Finley’s The Pencil Salesman to leading beloved classics like The Nutcracker and The Marriage of Figaro, his baton moves seamlessly between the operatic, the symphonic, and the contemporary.
Beyond the podium, Warren is a prolific arranger whose work is heard globally, including recent performances by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. His unique ability to bridge the gap between classical and popular music has made him a sought-after collaborator for iconic artists such as the Barenaked Ladies, Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Holly Cole, and Jim Cuddy. Whether orchestrating the Hindemith Trumpet Sonata for Schott Publishing or crafting arrangements for Quartetto Gelato, his work is marked by a deep understanding of orchestral color.
In 2023, Warren further cemented his legacy as a composer with the premiere of The Age of the Heart, a moving five-movement work for baritone and orchestra featuring the poetry of his late brother, Stephen Warren.
A former trumpet soloist who has toured extensively across Europe and South America, Warren’s multifaceted background informs every aspect of his artistry. He currently resides in his owner-built rural home, continuing to create and inspire from a foundation of family and craft.