Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Danny Farah is a pianist currently based in New York City. He has given a number of solo recitals in concert halls such as Temple University’s Rock Hall Auditorium and Jacobs Music Philadelphia. He also regularly gigs at restaurants and provides music for weddings, parties, and school events.

Danny has won several awards. In 2019, he performed solo in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall after placing first in the Crescendo International Music Competition. In 2023, he was the recipient of the Olga Gagliardi Getto Award and Louis and Peter Vennett Scholarship Fund at Temple University. In 2024, he was a semifinalist in the St. Cecilia International Vocal and Instrumental Music Competition.

As a collaborative pianist, Danny regularly works with many solo instrumentalists, singers, chamber ensembles, choirs, and large instrumental ensembles in the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas. Most notably, he has accompanied renowned flutist and Juilliard professor Carol Wincenc. He is currently a staff pianist at Mannes School of Music and Mannes Prep, and a Lesson Pianist at the Libero Canto School of Singing in NYC. In 2023, he performed at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and the Lincoln Center in New York City with the Temple University Symphony Orchestra as well as the ACDA National Conference in Cincinnati with the Temple University Wind Symphony and Choirs. He also enjoys musical theater, and he has accompanied several cabarets and participated in pit orchestras for a number of musicals.

In addition to classical music, Danny also plays jazz, pop, and rock. He has performed at Chris’ Jazz Café in Philadelphia five times in jazz combos and big bands and participated in numerous jazz festivals throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Danny began his piano studies at the age of nine under the tutelage of Maryanne Martin. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance where he studied with Dr. Charles Abramovic and graduated summa cum laude. He is currently working towards his Master of Music in Collaborative Piano at the Mannes School of Music of the New School and studying with Dr. Audrey Axinn. He has participated in masterclasses with Jonathan Biss, James Dick, and Benjamin Zander, as well as a Chamber Music Society masterclass with flutist Adam Walker. Danny is an alumnus of the Round Top Music Festival (2024) where he studied with Eteri Anjaparidze, Viktor Valkov, and James Dick.

Throughout his career, Danny hopes to fulfill the needs of other musicians by accompanying soloists and choirs in concert while also regularly performing with chamber ensembles and orchestras. He would love to share his passion for music with others both on the stage and in the lesson room. He aims to establish a large teaching studio of students of all ages, hoping to pass down his musical knowledge and help build his students’ love for music. When Danny is not playing the piano, he enjoys running, biking, watching football, and playing with his dog, Charlie.

Danny is available for concerts, gigs, and lessons, and is happy to partner with other musicians. Reach out to him now!