Daniel Jordan
Concertmaster | Virginia B. Toulmin Chair
Biography
Daniel Jordan is the concertmaster of the Sarasota Orchestra and the Principal 2nd violinist of the Santa Fe Opera orchestra. He was formerly the Assistant Principal 1st violinist of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in Kuala Lumpur, and a member of the New World Symphony in Miami Beach.
Get to know Daniel Jordan
Hometown: Athens, GA
First year with Sarasota Orchestra: 1998
Instrument: Daniel Jordan performs on the ex Humphreys 1695 Peter Guarneri of Mantua violin using either a Dominique Peccatte or Joseph Fonclause bow, all on loan to the Sarasota Orchestra from the Steinwachs Family Foundation.
Education: Bachelor and Master of Music – Cleveland Institute of Music; Graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy
Career Highlights: Daniel's favorite musical memory was playing as concertmaster for a European tour with the New World Symphony, playing in London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Vienna!
Passions and Interests: Daniel is married to another violinist in the Sarasota Orchestra, Chung-Yon Hong, and they are the proud parents of their son Spencer. He really enjoys hiking with his family!