Philosophy
In pianistic interpretation I find a great opportunity to express my own voice through the pen of other creators, discovering in each work the emotional content that underlies it while trying to safeguard the composer's intention.
When the historical responsibility associated with the aesthetics, styles and personalities of the composers is added to their music, musicians are undoubtedly faced with a speculative world--which more than limitations, offers possibilities– where, as a performer, the pianist can set forth his knowledge, imagination and originality.
All of this is enriched by the link between the performer and his audience, each time he is able to genuinely stir their hearts through his performance.
Biography
Born on October 10, 1987 in the city of Medellín, he began his musical studies on the piano at the age of 8 at the Institute of Fine Arts in the same city under the guidance of Professor Giovanni Lezzurdi. Then at the age of 15, he continued his musical training with extension courses at the University of Antioquia with Jaime Malma and Omar Flores, before entering the preparatory school of that university under the pianistic tutoring of Arnaldo García and Martha Lucía González.
In 2006 he began his undergraduate studies in piano at the same university under the guidance of Consuelo Mejía, before moving on to the professorship of pianist Teresita Gómez, under whose guidance he obtained in 2014 the undergraduate degree of Master in Piano. In 2021, under the direction of Ana María Orduz, he obtained a Master’s degree in Music from Latin America and the Caribbean at the University of Antioquia with an emphasis on interpretation and composition, achieving the Suma Cum Laude distinction.
Experience
Mr. Vega has given recitals at Beethoven Hall, Camilo Torres Theater, Harold Martina Auditorium, University of Antioquia Auditorium, Medellín Chamber of Commerce Auditorium, El Castillo Museum, University of Antioquia Museum, Suramericana Auditorium, Cultural Center of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Antioquia, Teresita Gómez Room, Juan del Corral Museum, Central Library of Pontificia Bolivariana University (all of the above in Medellín), Ernst Mahle Auditorium (Piracicaba, Brazil) and Voxman Building Auditorium (University of Iowa, Iowa City), Auditorium María Clara Cullel (San José, Costa Rica). The repertoire of some of these recitals have contained musical pieces of his authorship.
Likewise, some of his works have been performed on different national and international stages by the EAFIT Symphony Orchestra, the Betancur-Orduz, España-Alarcón, and Orduz-García duos, among others. His work Caliente is part of the promotional video for the Silent Yamaha Piano.
As a professor and accompanying pianist, Mr. Vega has worked in the undergraduate program at the University of Antioquia, in addition to exercising his profession as a piano pedagogue at the art school of El Castillo Museum, Diego Echavarría Musical Institute, University of Antioquia, EAFIT University, and Daniel Vega Piano Studio. His students regularly participate in different national and international festivals and competitions, obtaining various awards thanks to their excellent performance.
He is an active member of the Pianissimo Foundation, which seeks to bring together, strengthen, and elaborate musical education processes surrounding piano teaching. He has been a juror at the Pianissimo Festival Contest since 2016 and is director of the Invitados Pianissimo concert series.
Diary
2023
~ Jun. 21. Recital “Realismo Mágico Latinoamericano”, Puerto Rico Center for Collaborative Piano, Summer Music Festival, San Germán, Puerto Rico.
2022
~ Nov. 10. Opening concert “Pianissimo to four hands”. Master Blanca Uribe and Daniel Vega. Camilo Torres Theater, University of Antioquia, Medellín.
~ Sep. 13. Recital “Latin American Pedagogical Pieces”. EAFIT University. Medellin.
~ Ago. 10. Recital-Conference “Collection of pedagogical pieces for piano with traditional and/or popular rhythms from Latin America and the Caribbean”. Maria Clara Cullell Hall. San José, Costa Rica.
~ Jul. 7.Concert “The Last Priority”. Founders Auditorium. Medellin.
2021
~ Sep. 25. Concert “Saturdays Pianissimo”. Pianissimo Foundation. Juan del Corral Museum.
~ Apr. 27. Concert “Tuesday Pianissimo”. Pianissimo Foundation. Medellín Chamber of Commerce. Virtual.
2020
~ May. 30. Closing concert season 2020-1 “Saturdays Pianissimo”. Pianissimo Foundation. Virtual.
~ Mar. 10. Concert “Tuesday Pianissimo”. Pianissimo Foundation. Medellín Chamber of Commerce.
~ Mar. 9. Concert “Encounters with the piano UPB”. Bolivarian Pontifical University, Medellín.
2019
~ Nov. 18. Concert “Encounters with the UPB piano”. Bolivarian Pontifical University, Medellín.
~ Nov. 7. Opening concert “Pianissimo to four hands”: by the jury members and assistants of the 2019 Festival. Camilo Torres Theater, University of Antioquia, Medellín.
~ Aug. 24. Piano marathon. Musicreando, Medellín.
~ Apr. 30. Concert “Tuesday Pianisimo”. Pianissimo Foundation. Medellín Chamber of Commerce.
~ Apr. 8. Concert “Encounters with the piano UPB”. Bolivarian Pontifical University, Medellín.
2018
~ Oct. 22. Concert “Encounters with the piano UPB”. Bolivarian Pontifical University, Medellín.
~ Sep. 27. Opening concert “Pianissimo to four hands”: by the jury members and assistants of the 2018 Festival. Camilo Torres Theater, University of Antioquia, Medellín.
~ Jul. 15. Recital de Encerramento. Participantes do VEIPP. Sala Dr. Mahle Piracicaba, Brasil.
~ Jul. 13. Recital Das Obras de Mahle. Professores & Amigos. Sala Dr. Mahle Piracicaba, Brasil.
~ May. 29. Concert “Tuesday Pianisimo”. Pianissimo Foundation. Medellín Chamber of Commerce.
~ May. 18. Recital of the first year of the Master of Music in Latin America and the Caribbean, Center for Cultural Extension, Faculty of Arts, University of Antioquia, Medellín
2017
~ Dec. 17. Recital of the Master in Music of Latin America and the Caribbean, Chamber of Commerce of Medellín.
~ Oct. 27. Latin American Four-handed Pianisimo Concert: by the juries and assistants of the 2017 Pianissimo Festival. Camilo Torres theater, University of Antioquia, Medellín.
~ Oct. 21. Concert “Saturdays Pianissimo”, Juan del Corral Museum, Santa Fe de Antioquia.
~ Jun. 14. University Gala Concert-tribute to Teresita Gómez. Camilo Torres Theater, University of Antioquia, Medellín.
~ May. 29. Concert “Tuesday Pianissimo”. Pianissimo Foundation. Medellín Chamber of Commerce.
2016
~ Dec. 5. Horn and piano concerto. Harold Martina Auditorium, University of Antioquia, Medellín.
~ Nov. 28. Violin and piano recital. University Museum Auditorium, University of Antioquia, Medellín.
~ Nov. 26. Alcázares students graduation concert, Club Medellín.
~ Oct. 28. Opening concert “Pianissimo a cuatro manos”: by the jurors and assistants of the Pianissimo Festival 2016. Cultural Center, Faculty of Arts, University of Antioquia, Medellín.
2014
~ Jun. 9. Grade recital, Suramericana Auditorium, Medellín.
~ May. 21. Concert students of the Master Teresita Gómez. El Poblado Theater House, Medellín.
2012
~ Oct. 11. Concert Sandra Lorena Rico and Daniel Vega, University of Antioquia, Bajo Cauca headquarters.
~ Apr. 27. Concert voice and piano. Santiago Garzón and Daniel Vega, University of Antioquia, Yarumal headquarters.
2010
~ Aug. 7. Music Concert of the independences. Music and lyrics. Commemoration of Independence, University Museum, University of Antioquia, Medellín.