Musician
As an active musician, Peter Roennfeldt is well known for creative programming of diverse repertoire. In addition to chamber and solo piano music, he has a long involvement as director of vocal and choral ensembles from the keyboard. By highlighting the social and historical contexts surrounding the music which Peter presents, audiences are provided with opportunities to broaden their experience by engaging with both familiar works and lesser known composers.
As an active historian, Peter Roennfeldt continues to document and evaluate the contributions of past musicians, particularly those connected to Queensland. His investigation into cultural history including musicians’ careers, organisations and venues is informed by his knowledge of past performance practices. In addition to his many books, articles and other publications, Peter’s research underpins his presentations in other formats including concerts and their printed programs, public talks and broadcasts.
As an active presenter, Peter Roennfeldt has a reputation for his informative and engaging style of communication. The ability to convey the essence of a topic is supported by his command of illustrative language and carefully selected imagery to present the outcomes of his research to both general and specialist audiences. Peter is committed to broadening the experience of listeners, both in live settings and through broadcasts.
‘A HALL FOR ALL’ IS PUBLISHED
BooksPeter is excited to announce the imminent release of ‘A Hall for All: Celebrating The University of Queensland’s Mayne Hall’. This is his sixth book based on his ongoing research into Queensland’s cultural history. UQP (University of Queensland Press) has published this ‘lively and timely history’ during the fiftieth anniversary year of the opening of […]
Bach and his circle
EventsPeter has a longstanding fascination for baroque music and its performance on historical instruments. His recent acquisition of a fine locally-built harpsichord has re-ignited this interest in terms of planning some special concerts. The next such event is a recital of chamber string and vocal repertoire, entitled ‘JS Bach and His Circle’. The music of […]