He is a violist born in Washington D.C. who was Principal Viola with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Principal Viola of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York.
In 1988 Sir Georg Solti appointed him to the viola section of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He remained there until his retirement in 2017 when he received his Theodore Thomas Medallion for Distinguished Service that is presented to CSO musicians when they retire for their outstanding service.
Recordings he performed on include Corigliano: Symphony No. 1, Wagner: Overtures and Preludes, Samuel Barber: The Lovers; Prayers of Kierkegaard and Brahms: Violin Concert/Sonata No. 3 by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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Sources:
- https://csosoundsandstories.org/six-cso-retirees-to-receive-the-theodore-thomas-medallion/
- ttps://csoarchives.wordpress.com/tag/daniel-orbach/
- http://www.chicagosymphonymusicians.com/travel-blog/archives/01-2016/2
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/4003617-Daniel-Orbach
- https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dan-orbach-mn0001200791