Peter Perret

Peter Perret

Born in Minnesota to a family of artists and scientists, Peter Perret was the Music Director of the Winston-Salem Symphony from 1978 to 2004. Previously Perret had served the Buffalo Philharmonic as Exxon/Arts Endowment Conductor for three years, and before that he was Principal Conductor of the Capetown Symphony (South Africa). Perret frequently lectures and leads workshops on the relationship of music to learning. Perret has co-authored a book (with Janet Fox), A Well-Tempered Mind; Using Music to Help Children Listen and Learn, aimed at parents and teachers, released by the Dana Press in October 2004.

Articles by Peter Perret:

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Auspicious Concert Opens New Era for the Winston-Salem Symphony

Music, Orchestral Music Review by Peter Perret,  September 23, 2023

Apollo's Fire Illuminates the Road to Dublin at Rosen Concert Hall

Americana, Contemporary Music, Festival, Music, Performance Art, Vocal Music Review by Peter Perret,  July 28, 2023

EMF Conducting Scholars Show Progress and Promise

Chamber Orchestra, Choral Music, Festival, Instrumental Ensemble, Music, Orchestral Music, Vocal Music Review by Peter Perret,  July 24, 2023

Superb Staging and Wonderful Singing in Orlando Palandino

Music, Opera, Orchestral Music, Performance Art Review by Peter Perret,  February 3, 2023

Fourth Conductor Candidate Leads Colorful Concert

Music, Orchestral Music Review by Peter Perret,  January 7, 2023

New UNCSA Nutcracker Exceeds All Expectations

Dance, Music Review by Peter Perret,  December 9, 2022

Superb Singing Delights Audience in La Traviata

Music, Opera Review by Peter Perret,  October 21, 2022

EMF Concerto Competition Winners Shine

Music, Orchestral Music Review by Peter Perret,  July 28, 2022

A Memorable Mahler 9 from Eastern Music Festival

Music, Orchestral Music, Youth Orchestra Review by Peter Perret,  July 7, 2022

Haydn's Masterpiece Reveals Genius at Work

Music, Orchestral Music Review by Peter Perret,  April 23, 2022

Donizetti Opera Reveals Outstanding Voices

Music, Opera Review by Peter Perret,  February 4, 2022

Spectacular La bohème; Don't Miss It!

Opera Review by Peter Perret,  January 28, 2022

UNCSA Nutcracker Survives Major Surgery

Dance Review by Peter Perret,  December 10, 2021

Puccini Double-Feature Highlights Melodrama and Buffoonery!

Music, Opera Review by Peter Perret,  October 15, 2021

Triumphant Opening Concert for UNCSA – Robert Franz and Shostakovich

Music, Orchestral Music Review by Peter Perret,  September 18, 2021