Biography

Described as “dazzlingly atmospheric” (Glasgow Herald) and “uniquely colorful” (ITG Journal), Peter’s music has been performed in North America, Japan, and throughout Europe, as well as in prestigious UK venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Cadogan Hall, Kings Place, St John’s Smith Square, and St Martin-in-the-Fields. Ensembles who have commissioned or performed his work include the London Mozart Players, the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, the Edinburgh Quartet, the Hebrides Ensemble, the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, and the New Conductors Orchestra of New York City. His orchestral work, In the Golden Shadows of Dawn, was recorded by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra for Ablaze Records in 2015, and an EP of his early piano works, performed by Simon Conning, was released by Prima Facie in 2023.

 

An alumnus of the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Young Composers Programme, Peter studied composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Matthew King, and at the Royal College of Music with Mark-Anthony Turnage. His work often draws inspiration from his strong affinity for Italian culture, and his PhD, titled “Peter in Italy: Compositional responses to place through an employment of musical topics”, was awarded by the University of St Andrews in 2024. Peter has taught at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama since 2018.