“Totally enchanting, inspired performances, brimming with natural, spontaneous musicianship,” raves Gramophone Magazine about Grammy-nominated cellist Peter Seidenberg, who has performed in major halls throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. He made his solo debut with the Chicago Symphony, and has since appeared as soloist with many orchestras, including the Century Orchestra of Osaka, Japan, the New American Chamber Orchestra, the De Paul Chamber Orchestra, New York Chamber Soloists, and the Eastman Rochester Philharmonic. For four years he served as principal cellist with the Century Orchestra of Osaka, and he was a founding member of the critically acclaimed Elements Quartet which created groundbreaking commissioning projects involving over 30 composers. He has collaborated with members of the Cleveland, Tokyo, Juilliard, and Emerson Quartets, and has participated in the Marlboro, Aspen, Caramoor, Casals, and Norfolk Festivals.
Peter began his studies at the age of six with Nell Novak of the Music Center of the North Shore in Winnetka, Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, and a Master’s degree from the New England Conservatory, graduating from both schools with the highest honors. During the course of his studies, he was awarded the prestigious Eastman School of Music Performer’s Certificate as well as the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Artist Diploma. His principal teachers have included Paul Katz, Bernard Greenhouse, and Alan Harris.
Currently, Peter Seidenberg is the cellist for the Solace Trio, the Queen’s Chamber Band, and the New York Chamber Soloists. His numerous recordings can be found on the Pantheon, RCA, CRI, Albany, and Lyrichord labels. He has been featured on PBS, NBC, NHK, New Zealand Public TV, Air Espania, and European Broadcast Union (EBU) broadcasts.
October 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
America Sings a Siren’s Song: Cutting Edge Concerts and the Cygnus Ensemble