Danaë Xanthe Vlasse Explained

Danaë Xanthe Vlasse
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Danaë Xanthe Vlasse
Origin:Bordeaux, France
Instrument:Piano
Genre:Classical, new age
Associated Acts:Sangeeta Kaur
Hila Plitmann

Danaë Xanthe Vlasse (also known as Danaë Vlasse) is a French-American pianist, composer, performing artist, music producer, and music teacher.[1] She won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album for Mythologies in 2022.[2] Her song "Penelope", from the album, was featured in 2021 on PBS's Front & Center, performed by Sangeeta Kaur.[3] In 2024, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Mythologies II" for "Best Classical Compendium."[4]

Music career

Vlasse is a classical pianist, composer, music producer, performing artist, and music teacher. She has released six studio albums, and received a Grammy Award for Mythologies in 2022.[5] She has performed at Skirball Cultural Center[6] and SXSW (South by Southwest).[7] Her compositions have been performed on PBS's Front & Center,[8] at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and at Mt. Wilson Observatory, by Sangeeta Kaur and Hila Plitmann.

In 2022, Vlasse was inducted into the Indie Music Hall of Fame.[9] She has also been recognized by the Producer's Choice Awards, Clouzine International Music Awards, Indie Music Channel Awards, and Radio Music Awards.[10] [11]

In 2024, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Mythologies II" for "Best Classical Compendium."[4]

Vlasse is the director of Music Vision Studios, where she teaches piano, theory and composition. She graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) in 2003 with a degree in Piano Performance and moved to Los Angeles shortly afterward to pursue her aspirations of composing music.[3]

Early life

Vlasse was born in Bordeaux, France to parents Marcus (née Vlassopoulos) and Claire Vlasse.[12] Her father is of Greek descent, and her mother of French descent.[13] Her father grew up on the island of Ithaca (which inspired her compositions on Mythologies) and her mother was a teacher.[10] [14] "I began studying music so young I don't even remember my first piano lesson. In some sense music was so ingrained in my life that I just kept doing it because nothing else was powerful enough to pull me away from it," Vlasse said in an interview with Shoutout LA.[15]

Discography

Awards

YearNominated workCategoryAwardResult
2024 Mythologies II Best Classical Compendium Grammy Award
2023 Danaë Xanthe Vlasse Contemporary Classical Hollywood Independent Music Award[17]
2022 Danaë Xanthe Vlasse Classical Indie Music Hall of Fame Inductee
2022 Mythologies Best Classical Solo Vocal Album Grammy Award
2020 Poème Gold Medal Winner Artist/Composer Global Music Award[18]
2020 Nocturne #4 Best Classical ArtistRadio Music Award[19]
2020 La Mer Best Classical Songwriter Indie Music Channel[20]
2020 Serenade de Verlaine Best Classical Songwriter Radio Music Award
2020 RêverieMusic Video of the Year & Best Classical Music Video Indie Music Channel Awards
2019 Serenade II Best Classical Category Peace Song Award[21]
2019 Serenade de Verlaine Best Classical Producer Indie Music Channel Award[22]
2018 Nocturne-Meditation Best Classical Producer Radio Music Award
2018 Swan Song Outstanding Achievement Award Cult Critic Award[23]
2018 Danaë Xanthe VlasseOutstanding Classical Solo ArtistProducer's Choice Honors[24]
2018 Solstice with Mischa Lefkowitz Best Duo and Best Album Global Music Award[25]
2018 Nocturne #3, (Arrangement for Piano and Orchestra with Sanchit Balhara) Classical InstrumentalHollywood Music in Media Award [26]
2018 TrilogiesAlbum of the Year Indie Music Channel Award[27]
2018 Rêverie with Mischa Lefkowitz Best Classical Duo Radio Music Award[28]
2018 Trilogies Best Classical Album Independent Music Award[29]
2018 Trilogies Best Instrumental Album CLOUZINE International Music Award
2017 Trilogies Classical Piano Solo; Best Composition/Composer and Best Album/Silver Medal Global Music Awards[30]
2017 Solstice Serenade with Mischa LefkowitzBest Instrumental RecordingRadio Music Awards[31]
2017 Intermezzo D’Anniversaire Best New Age Artist Hollywood Music in Media Award
2017 Trois Chansons Sans Paroles with Mischa Lefkowitz Best Classical SongIndie Music Channel Award[32]
2017 Cloudsail Best Classical DemoIndie Music Channel Award
2016 Intermezzo D’Anniversaire Best Classical RecordingRadio Music Award[33]
2013Fantasie #1 Award of Merit Global Music Award[34]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Danaë Xanthe Vlasse - Piano . Steinway. April 8, 2022.
  2. Web site: Danae Xanthe Vlasse . Grammy. April 3, 2022 . April 8, 2022.
  3. Web site: Music Alumna Danae Xanthe Vlasse in Grammy Consideration Discusses her Latest Album and Supporting the Performing Arts . UAH. September 22, 2021 . April 8, 2022.
  4. Web site: 2025 GRAMMYs: See The Full Nominations List. Grammys. November 8, 2024.
  5. Web site: Grammy Awards Two French Women by Marie-Eléonore Noiré. Frenchly. April 7, 2022. April 25, 2022.
  6. Web site: DANAE XANTHE VLASSE, A Concert & Celebration of Mythologies at Skirball Cultural Center by Jonathan Widran. JW Vibe. October 24, 2021. April 25, 2022.
  7. Web site: UAH alumna Danaë Xanthe Vlasse wins GRAMMY for latest album. UAH. April 25, 2022. April 25, 2022.
  8. Web site: Music That Sticks to My Soul "Front and Center Presents Sangeeta Kaur and Friends by Jonathan Wildren. The JW Vibe. September 18, 2021. February 12, 2022.
  9. Web site: Indie Music Hall of Fame Inductees. Indie Music Hall of Fame. October 24, 2022.
  10. Web site: INTERVIEW: Danaë Xanthe Vlasse honors her Greek heritage with 'Mythologies . Hollywood Soap Box. February 3, 2022. April 8, 2022.
  11. Web site: Danae Vlasse Los Angeles. Solo Piano. April 8, 2022.
  12. Web site: Life & Work with Danaë Xanthe Vlasse. Voyage LA. September 6, 2023. October 11, 2023.
  13. Web site: The Cindy Paolos Show - Danaë Xanthe Vlasse Interview @ 2:06 . Spreaker. October 9, 2020 . April 8, 2022.
  14. Web site: The Case for 'Cultural Patience' with Grammy-Nominated Composer Danaë Xanthe Vlasse by Jonathan Eifert. Classical Post. March 10, 2022. April 25, 2022.
  15. Web site: Meet Danae Vlasse Director-Instructor-Composer. Shoutout LA. October 5, 2020. May 1, 2022.
  16. Web site: Danaë Xanthe Vlasse – Mythologies . The Ark of Music. August 29, 2021 . April 8, 2022.
  17. Web site: HIMA Award Winners - 2023. HIMMA. October 11, 2023.
  18. Web site: Global Music Awards: Winners - December 2020. Global Music Awards. March 26, 2022.
  19. Web site: Classical Winners 2020. Radio Music Awards. April 21, 2022.
  20. Web site: Danae Vlasse. Indie Music Channel. April 22, 2022.
  21. Web site: 2019 Peace Song Awards @ 1:09:45. Third Annual Peace Song Awards Youtube. October 11, 2019. April 23, 2022.
  22. Web site: 2019 Indie Music Channel Awards. The Indie Music Channel. April 15, 2022.
  23. Web site: 2018 Cult Critic Awards. Cult Critic. April 23, 2022.
  24. Web site: Producer's Choice Honors. Producer's Choice Honors. April 23, 2022.
  25. Web site: Global Music Awards May 2018. Global Music Awards. April 13, 2022.
  26. Web site: Global Music Awards: Nominees - January 2018. Global Music Awards. April 23, 2022.
  27. Web site: Best of the Year Winners. Indie Music Channel. April 21, 2022.
  28. Web site: Classical Winners. Radio Music Awards. April 21, 2022.
  29. Web site: Independent Music Awards 2018. Independent Music Awards. April 23, 2022.
  30. Web site: Global Music Awards 2017. Global Music Awards. April 23, 2022.
  31. Web site: 2017 Radio Music Awards. Radio Music Awards. April 21, 2022.
  32. Web site: Classical Winners. The Indie Music Channel. April 21, 2022.
  33. Web site: Classical Winners. Radio Music Awards. April 21, 2022.
  34. Web site: Global Music Award Winners. Global Music Awards. April 21, 2022.

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