Daniel Molkentin maintains an active schedule performing works ranging from Schütz and Bach to contemporary pieces written especially for him. This season brings performances of J.S. Bach´s “Magnificat” and Cantata 106 (Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit) with Pro Arte Chorale, J.S. Bach´s Cantata 61 (Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland) with Westchester Choral Society, and Chris Park´s opera, “Phaedra and Hippolytus”, as well as the premieres of David Loeb´s song cycle, “I will make a Palace”, and Robert Cuckson´s opera, “A Night of Pity”. The Spoon River Duo, formed by Daniel and guitarist/composer Paul Smith, presents works exclusive to the voice and guitar medium or that share a special place in the history of the ensemble.
In addition to Daniel´s performing activities, he teaches diction courses at Mannes: The New School for Music Extension Division. His translations and pronunciation guides of J.S. Bach´s “Matthäus Passion” and Felix Mendelssohn´s “Paulus” have been used by such organizations as the Berkshire Choral Festival and Oratorio Society of New York.  Daniel received his Bachelors of Music from Mannes College of Music where he studied with Antonia Lavanne. He is currently a student of Robert White. Full Biography Biography.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0