Peter Hanson

Peter Hanson is a distinguished violinist known primarily for his role as concertmaster of Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique (ORR), a position he has held for over 25 years. He has been a prominent figure in the period instrument movement, performing with a range of ensembles including the English Baroque Soloists, the English Concert under Trevor Pinnock, and as concertmaster of the Philharmonia Orchestra under Rostropovich. Hanson is celebrated for his versatility, excelling in music from the Baroque era through to the Romantic period, and is deeply involved in chamber music with groups such as the Eroica Quartet.

Hanson's career highlights include major tours and performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, with repertoire ranging from Beethoven’s *Missa Solemnis* to Berlioz's *La Damnation de Faust* and Verdi’s *Requiem*. Besides his orchestral leadership, he directs and performs at festivals like the Carmel Bach Festival in California, where he switches between period and modern instruments. More recently, he has released recordings of Schubert and Mozart violin sonatas, showcasing his skill on both violin and fortepiano collaborations. His extensive experience and musical insight make him a respected figure in classical music circles with a rich career spanning modern and historical performance practices.

Genres

Folk

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Orchestral Music

Romantic Music

Early Music

Symphonic Music

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Latest Release

Schubert: Sonatas for Violin & Fortepiano

Franz Schubert•

Peter Hanson•

Andrew Arthur

Album - 11 Tracks - Released May 23, 2025