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Biography

Violinist · Founder/CEO, Stage Group · TEDx Speaker

Tony Daise is a professional violinist and entrepreneur based in New York. As a performer, he maintains an active schedule as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician, with highlights of his 2026/27 season including performances with the Symphony of Westchester, Harvard Opera Orchestra, New Britain Symphony, Hackmatack Playhouse, and theaters across the U.S. Former roles include Concertmaster with the Ohio Light Opera, Principal Violin II at the UConn Symphony and Carnegie Hall Honors Orchestra, and a Violin Fellowship with the Connecticut Symphony during the 2023–2024 season.

As an active theater musician, Tony has worked on 40+ productions with organizations including the ACT of Connecticut, Ohio Light Opera, and Hackmatack Playhouse. As a film and studio musician, he has appeared alongside Arly Lariviere, Bria Lee, Charlotte Sessions, and most recently on the soundtrack of “I’m With You, I’ll Be There,” directed by Brandon Jackson.

Deeply passionate about education and outreach, Tony is the founder and artistic director of the Opus Concert Series, a chamber music initiative curating programs that engage the senses and expand perspective through science, scent, and storytelling.

A TEDx speaker and entrepreneur, Tony is also the founder of Stage Group, building infrastructure for enterprise, creative, and lifestyle businesses across fintech, insurance, capital markets, and IP acquisitions.