Peter Watchorn

Peter Watchorn was born in Australia. Since 1974 he has devoted himself to a detailed study of the harpsichord and its repertoire, achieving an international reputation for his consistently high standard of performance. Resident since 1987 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Peter Watchorn has enjoyed an extensive career in both solo and chamber music. In 1985 at the Boston Early Music Festival he was presented with the most prestigious American prize for early music, the Erwin Bodky Award, for his...See more

Peter Watchorn was born in Australia. Since 1974 he has devoted himself to a detailed study of the harpsichord and its repertoire, achieving an international reputation for his consistently high standard of performance. Resident since 1987 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Peter Watchorn has enjoyed an extensive career in both solo and chamber music. In 1985 at the Boston Early Music Festival he was presented with the most prestigious American prize for early music, the Erwin Bodky Award, for his performances of the music of J.S. Bach. From 1985-1992 he studied with the celebrated Viennese harpsichordist, Isolde Ahlgrimm and, as her authorized biographer, has published numerous articles about her life and career. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Boston University (1995). His recordings are found on H�nssler, Titanic, Globe and Musica Omnia. See less