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Peter Stumpf serves as Professor of Cello at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. Previously, he held principal cellist positions with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and associate principal cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra for 12 years, beginning his orchestral career at age 16 with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. He earned his bachelor's degree from the Curtis Institute of Music and an Artist's Diploma from the New England Conservatory.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree, Curtis Institute of Music
- Artist's Diploma, New England Conservatory
As a dedicated chamber musician, Stumpf is a core member of the Johannes String Quartet with extensive international performance experience across major venues including Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Concertgebouw, and Casals Hall. His repertoire spans solo cello works (notably Bach's Six Suites), concerto performances, and collaborative projects with renowned artists like Mitsuko Uchida and the Guarneri Quartet. His pedagogical focus emphasizes cello technique, chamber music interpretation, and orchestral training.
Stumpf's accolades include:
- First prize, Washington International Competition
- First prize, Graham-Stahl Competition
- First prize, Aspen Concerto Competition
- Second prize, Evian International String Quartet Competition
His academic appointments include faculty positions at USC, Hartt School of Music, New England Conservatory, and guest artist roles at Curtis Institute. He has conducted master classes globally at institutions including Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, Seoul National University, and Manhattan School of Music. Stumpf maintains active collaborations with the Johannes String Quartet and previously performed with Boston Musica Viva, exploring microtonal compositions and premiering new works.
