Daniella Nassar is an award-winning Cypriot–Lebanese pianist and composer based in London. Born in Cyprus, she began her piano studies at La Ronda School of Music and Dance under the tutelage of Elli Gabriel. She earned a First-Class Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree in Piano Performance from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, studying under Yekaterina Lebedeva, where she was awarded the prestigious Silver Medal representing the Keyboard Department. She went on to complete a Master’s degree with Distinction in Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music, further developing her musical voice and interest in blending classical and contemporary styles.

A laureate of numerous international competitions, Daniella has received awards at the Stratford and East London Concerto Competition, the Gladys Puttick Improvisation Competition, the International Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition, the Watford Festival of Music, Speech and Drama, the Elena Aleksiejuk International Piano Competition, the Ealing Festival, and the Young Talent Award of the Krakow Film Music Festival. She was also a semifinalist in the London Concerto Competition 2025 and a finalist in the Oticons International Film Scoring Competition. In 2024, Daniella made her orchestral debut as a soloist with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra at Pallas Theatre as part of the orchestra’s Young Soloist Competition. As both a soloist and chamber musician, she has performed across the UK and internationally at venues including Wigmore Hall, Tate Modern, the Old Royal Naval College Chapel, and Cutty Sark Studio Theatre. She regularly collaborates with pianist Leonardo Timpano as part of the Asteri Piano Duo, giving recitals internationally.

Alongside her performing career, Daniella is active as a composer, writing original music for film, television, dance, and the concert stage. Her scores have been screened at film festivals across the USA and Asia, including Oscar-qualifying festivals, and have received international recognition. She has been commissioned by the Dysart Colliery Silver Band in Scotland and the National Children’s Orchestra (NCO), with new works premiering this year. In 2026, she was selected for the Composers on the Rise programme at the Cannes Film Festival. Daniella is currently working on her debut album, showcasing her dual focus on piano performance and composition. In 2026, she joined Talent Unlimited as a Supporting Artist, continuing to develop her career as a concert pianist and engage with audiences across London. In November 2026, she will make her New York debut at Carnegie Hall, marking a significant milestone in her international performing career