Haakenson, Daniel

Daniel Haakenson

Daniel Haakenson is a promising young countertenor from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He recently graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor’s of Music cum laude in Vocal Performance where he studied with Tammy Hensrud and Dr. Tracey Engleman. At St. Olaf, Daniel sang in the Viking Chorus and Chapel Choir under Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, and in the Chamber Singers under Dr. Therees Hibbard, and participated in the Collegium Musicum Baroque Ensemble. Daniel is fortunate enough to have sung for audiences in several countries, including Austria and Italy, and perform in master classes with Jake Heggie, Martin Katz, and Deborah York. Beyond singing, Daniel loves to cook and play with his poodle puppy Bibi.