PETER MANNING

Music Director. Conductor. Commissioner. Educator. Arts Advocate.

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CHROMATICA ORCHESTRA

As the Founding Artistic and Music Director, Peter is committed to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of musical talent.

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LATEST NEWS

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FINNISH LANDSCAPES

Atmospheric, ethereal and captivating music by three of Finland’s best-known composers.

Peter Manning conductor

Sun 8 June, 4:00PM

Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden

WATER MUSIC

Handel, and an orchestra, sat in another, entertaining the royal party with a new piece called, inevitably, Water Music.

Handel Water Music (selections)
Tippett (arr. Manning) Time Past, Time Present, Time Future

Thur 12 June, 7:30PM

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

LISTEN & WATCH

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Explore Peter’s musical world. Listen to albums & podcasts, shop for music, and watch his compelling conducting.

MASTERCLASS

ORCHESTRA LEADERSHIP CONSULTANCY

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Peter Manning offers masterclasses and consultancy, drawing on a rich heritage of violin teaching from the great Franco-Belgian, Italian, American, and Russian schools.

With direct links to legendary musicians and teachers, he brings a deep understanding of technical and stylistic string instrument development from past masters to modern innovations.

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MUSICIAN.

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As a solo virtuoso violinist with the orchestra, Peter contributed to the evocative soundtrack of The Fourth Protocol (1987). Watch the full movie on YouTube.

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There is an almost palpable forcefield of energy around Peter Manning…his relish for a challenge, for fresh stimuli, is voracious.’

The Spectator

The challenge is to present the great music in a way that will open up to today’s new audiences. Peter is eminently placed to rise to this challenge.’

Lord Smith of Finsbury, former Culture Minister

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