Matan Daskal danced in the Batsheva Dance Company, where he worked with Ohad Naharin and Sharon Eyal, in the Yasmeen Godder Dance Group, Iris Erez Dance Group, with Tom Weinberger, and more. Holds a BA in composition and music education. Co-founder, artistic director, composer, and conductor of Castle in Time Orchestra, which performs in numerous festivals globally. Composing music for film and dance pieces performed by NDT 2 (NLD), AXIS dance company (USA), Johannes Weiland Company (GER), NSP 2 (NOR), Luzerner Theater (CHE), Heymann Brothers films, and more. Guest conductor at the Israel Chamber Orchestra and Bangalore Orchestra. Daskal's compositions have been released on the labels "Cala Records" (USA) and Cyland (RUS). Received grants from the America-Israel cultural foundation, the Israeli Lottery, the Rabinovich Foundation and Siday scholarship for musical creativity through the Jerusalem Institute of Contemporary Music. Teaches movement, composition and soundpainting workshops globally in dance companies, studios, conservatories, and universities.
Matan Daskal
Composer and sound designer
