In 1971, Daniel Brel discovered the bandoneon, an instrument that would become his preference, after hearing Astor Piazzolla for the first time.
Daniel Brel learned to play the accordion with his grandfather, Emile Brel, who was a renowned accordionist in the 1930s.
In 2011, Christophe Mirambeau commissioned Daniel Brel to write a piece for symphony orchestra in homage to composer Reynaldo Hahn.
Daniel Brel, born in 1950, comes from a family of musicians of Slavic and Central European origin.
Daniel Brel successfully obtained the Certificate of Aptitude for bandoneon and accordion professor in 1988, with a jury including Richard Galliano.
Daniel Brel believes there is a bridge between popular music and classical music, inspired by listening to great classical masters.
