Harpsichordist Michael Peterson has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. His repertoire spans nearly five hundred years, with an emphasis on music from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Many of his most recent projects include performances with American Bach Soloists, the Pacific Chamber Orchestra, the Monterey Symphony Chamber Players, Soli Deo Gloria and the Jubilate Baroque Orchestra. He also serves each summer as an accompanist for the SFEMS Baroque Workshop and the American Bach Soloists Academy.
As a specialist in early music, Michael draws inspiration from historical sources and uses them to help connect the music with his audience. His insight into the music stems from a variety of activities, ranging from performances on original instruments to the careful study of treatises. He enjoys bringing the music to life in ways that stretch beyond the traditional concert experience; examples include living history programs, lecture recitals, and contributions to continuing studies courses.
Michael graduated with honors in harpsichord performance from Stanford University, where his teacher was Elaine Thornburgh. He has also recently received diplomas at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, where he studied harpsichord with Jacques Ogg and basso continuo with Patrick Ayrton. In addition, he has participated in master classes with Alan Curtis, Skip Sempé, and Frédérick Haas.
As a specialist in early music, Michael draws inspiration from historical sources and uses them to help connect the music with his audience. His insight into the music stems from a variety of activities, ranging from performances on original instruments to the careful study of treatises. He enjoys bringing the music to life in ways that stretch beyond the traditional concert experience; examples include living history programs, lecture recitals, and contributions to continuing studies courses.
Michael graduated with honors in harpsichord performance from Stanford University, where his teacher was Elaine Thornburgh. He has also recently received diplomas at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, where he studied harpsichord with Jacques Ogg and basso continuo with Patrick Ayrton. In addition, he has participated in master classes with Alan Curtis, Skip Sempé, and Frédérick Haas.
