Peter Wittenberg

Peter Wittenberg is a Senior Lecturer at the Strings Department of the Mozarteum University, Salzburg. Specializing in piano performance and chamber music, he combines an illustrious concert career with pedagogical leadership. He holds formal affiliations with the School of Music & Art Education (SOMA) and serves as an official pianist for high-profile masterclasses.

• Education: Indiana University (Lev Vlassenko), Juilliard School (Jerome Lowenthal), St. Petersburg Conservatory (conducting)

His artistic focus centers on radiant tonal projection, historically informed performance practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration between strings and piano. Key areas include Romantic-era repertoire, lied accompaniment, and ensemble dynamics. His performances frequently explore the intersection of technical precision and emotional expression.

Notable collaborations include work with violinists Wonhee Bae (Esmé Quartet), Ziyu He (Altenberg Trio), and cellists Clemens Hagen and Raphaël Pidoux. He has been featured in major venues like Carnegie Hall and the Menuhin Festival Gstaad.

• Awards: Bronislaw Kaper Award (2003) for Prokofiev 2nd Piano Concerto performance

Teaching engagements include conducting masterclasses with Maxim Vengerov, Gary Hoffman, and Emmanuel Pahud. He maintains active roles in Mozarteum's pedagogical initiatives and international festival partnerships.