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CONCERTO SOLOIST
Championing contemporary
percussion concerti
"One of the most promising and committed soloists of his generation." Michael Daugherty, composer
Peter Ferry is a contemporary percussion soloist specializing in performances with orchestra, percussion ensemble, and chamber orchestra.
His concerto appearances have included collaborations with the Chicago Philharmonic, Mobile Symphony Orchestra, and orchestras and festivals throughout the United States and internationally, performing works by Michael Daugherty, Elliot Cole, Jacob ter Veldhuis, Michael Torke, Dave Maric, Emmanuel Séjourné, and others.
Equally at home in traditional concert settings and interdisciplinary forms, Ferry frequently collaborates with composers, conductors, and ensembles to develop new approaches to percussion-centered orchestral performances.
"With deep musicianship and artistry, passion and commitment to live concert projects, and superlative organizational skills, Peter would be an ideal partner in any musical collaboration."
Jerry Hou, conductor (Rice University, Wyoming Symphony, New York Philharmonic)
UFO by Michael Daugherty, excerpt
US Premiere: Ruby by Joe Duddell, excerpts
RV 443 Concerto in C by Antonio Vivaldi, excerpt
Concerto Fantasy by Phillip Glass, excerpt
Mojave by Michael Torke, excerpt
Selected repertoire
Keiko Abe, Prism Rhapsody (17')
Phillip Glass, Concerto Fantasy (30')
Antonio Vivaldi, Recorder Concerto in C Major, RV 433 (12')
Emmanuel Séjourné, Vibraphone Concerto (8')
Shawn Okpebholo, Redlin[ing] (11')
Michael Daugherty, UFO (35')
Elliot Cole, This Broken Light (20')
Steven Snowden, Long Distance (15')
Jacob ter Veldhuis, Barracuda Concerto (15')
Dave Maric, Lifetimes (12')
Joe Duddell, Ruby (20')
Ney Rosauro, Marimba Concerto No. 1 (20')
Michael Torke, Mojave (17')
Selected solo appearances
Mobile Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Philharmonic
Baroque on Beaver Island Festival Orchestra
Music on the Hill Festival Orchestra
Brockport Symphony Orchestra
Rhode Island Wind Ensemble
Sound ExChange Orchestra
Experiential Orchestra
Lakeview Orchestra
Additional appearances with dozens of university and conservatory ensembles throughout the United States.
PC Saverio Truglia
Project types
Concerto appearances
Chamber orchestra collaborations
Participatory/percussion-centered projects
Interdisciplinary orchestral programs
Educational and residency activities
