Sharbel Dalal
Composer & Pianist | DMA in Composition
Featured Works
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Premiered 2023 • Orchestra
A contemporary exploration of the piano concerto form, featuring intricate dialogues between soloist and orchestra.
String Quartet No. 2
Composed 2022 • Chamber
A four-movement work drawing on Middle Eastern modal traditions while employing contemporary techniques.
Nocturnes for Solo Piano
Recorded 2021 • Solo Piano
A cycle of five nocturnes exploring the boundaries between tonality and atonality, light and darkness.
About Sharbel
Born in Haifa along the Mediterranean Sea, Sharbel Dalal began his musical journey at age 5. After early studies at the prestigious Rubin Conservatory of Music, he relocated to Toronto, where he earned his Doctor of Composition degree from the University of Toronto in 2015.
Critics have characterized Sharbel’s compositions as cinematic and narrative-driven, while his piano performances are celebrated for their delicate touch and profound emotional resonance. His work bridges contemporary classical techniques with influences from his cultural heritage.
Upcoming Performances
April 15, 2025
Piano Recital: Modern Reflections
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
A solo piano recital featuring works by Debussy, Ravel, and the premiere of Sharbel’s new composition “Echoes of Cedar.”
May 22, 2025
Chamber Music Festival
Living Arts Centre, Mississauga
Performing with the Altius Quartet for the premiere of “Dialogues” for string quartet and piano.
June 10, 2025
New Music Symposium
University of Toronto, Walter Hall
Guest composer and performer for the annual symposium featuring a lecture on contemporary compositional techniques.
Interested in a Commission?
Sharbel is currently accepting commissions for solo, chamber, and orchestral works.