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Peter Bussereau

Peter was awarded the silver medal at the Guildhall School of Music for gaining the highest marks for his diploma recital whilst also studying for a Mathematics degree at Royal Holloway College, University of London, where he performed his last concert as a student of the latter by playing the Brahms Violin Concerto.
Shortly afterward he took up a position with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and subsequently moved to the BBC Concert Orchestra, where he is currently a Principal Violinist. Peter studied at the Guildhall School with Max Morgan and Josef Aranof and continued his studies privately with Homi Kanga and Hugh Bean.
In September 2007 Peter was awarded an Honorary Master of Arts degree from the new University of Bedfordshire-the first degree awarded by this new university- for his services to music in Bedfordshire.
As a soloist, Peter's repertoire ranges from the baroque concerti of Vivaldi and Bach , through the concerti of Mozart, Beethoven,Mendelssohn and Brahms to works of the twentieth century by Walton, Elgar and Finzi. Peter has also recently performed the world premiere of Richard Sisson's newly composed violin concerto “Forbidden Music”. Peter worked closely with Richard in the composition of this piece and was pleased to subsequently record this work. Peter was also proud to have performed the second UK performance of the concerto by Loris Tjeknavorian with the composer present.
Peter's passions also include the chamber music repertoire as leader of Quartet Camerata, member of the Trio Academica piano trio and recitalist. Peter has also broadcast on BBC television and radio and in America, Germany and Japan.
Peter is the Artistic Director and Concert Master of Symphonia Academica , a professional chamber orchestra resident at the University of Bedfordshire, comprising some of this country's finest players. In this role he enjoys exploring the chamber orchestra repertoire as well as frequently directing from the violin.
As well as leading the Symphonia Academica, Peter has also led numerous orchestras including the BBC Concert Orchestra and orchestras for commercial recording sessions. A keen interest in education has also led to him working with adults and children in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and London, as well as composers and dancers. One project in which he is particularly proud is the joining of Vivaldi's A Minor Violin Concerto with dancers from the Luton Sixth Form College.