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peter wiley, celloPeter Wiley

Cellist Peter Wiley joined the Guarneri String Quartet in 2000, succeeding his teacher and mentor, David Soyer. He is also a founding member of Opus One, collaborating with pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, violinist Ida Kavafian, and violist Steven Tenenbom. Mr. Wiley was a member of the Beaux Arts Trio from 1987-1998. He has appeared at leading festivals throughout the world, including the Marlboro Music Festival, where Mr. Wiley continues his longstanding association dating back to 1971.

In 1986, Mr. Wiley made his concerto debut at Carnegie Hall with the New York String Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Schneider. As a recitalist, he has appeared at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.

Mr. Wiley entered the Curtis Institute of Music at age 13 as a pupil of David Soyer. At age 20, he was named principal cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra after having played one season with the Pittsburgh Symphony. Mr. Wiley currently serves on the faculties at Bard College, the University of Maryland and the Curtis Institute of Music.

 

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