Biography

Daniel Gurevich (Mr. Dan) is the Instructor of Oboe at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Praised for his elegant musicality and outgoing spirit, Daniel has become a sought-after oboist across the United States, performing on both the East and West Coasts.

He served as Principal Oboe of the Rogue Valley Symphony in Oregon and regularly performs supporting and principal roles with the San Francisco Symphony, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and the New Jersey Symphony, among many others.

Daniel has received fellowships at music festivals all across North America, including the Aspen Music Festival and School and the Monteral-based Orchestre de la Francophonie. He recently performed with the Emmanuel Music Bach Institute in Boston as the oboe and oboe d’amore fellow.

An avid orchestral musician and soloist, Daniel is a two-time winner of the Junior Bach Festival and made his concerto debut with the Berkeley Youth Orchestra at age 13. He also frequently performs chamber music of all ensembles and genres, and enjoys making his own arrangements.

Daniel earned his bachelor’s degree from The Juilliard School and his master’s degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has studied with Elaine Douvas, principal oboe of the Metropolitan Opera, and Eugene Izotov, principal oboe of the San Francisco Symphony. Daniel was also a student of Dan Stolper at the Interlochen Arts Academy.

When he isn’t busy making reeds, Daniel enjoys hiking, listening to vinyl records, and tasting cheeses!