Peter Eom, Cellist
Peter Eom (pronounced “aw-m”) | Cellist | Rolston Quartet | The Happenstancers | Sound Installation Artist
Resides in: Toronto, New York, Arizona
photo by lane dorsey, 2023
About Peter Eom
Armed with a versatility of creative interests ranging from literature to fashion, cellist Peter Eom has been hailed for his “flowing, lyrical quality of sound” and “agility, purity of intonation, and sureness of taste” (Harald Eggebrecht, Süddeutsche Zeitung, 2022).
As soloist, Eom has performed with orchestras including the National Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony, Denver Philharmonic, and MusicaNova Orchestra. In addition to concerti, he has given solo cello recitals of works ranging from pre-Baroque to the present day across three different continents.
Eom is the cellist of the Rolston String Quartet, first prize winner of the 12th Banff International String Quartet Competition and heralded as “one of the very best in a quartet-rich age” and the cellist of the genre-defying experimental music collective The Happenstancers.
Eom was the sole recipient of the 2023 Rockefeller Brothers Fund and YoungArts NYC Residency to produce PRIMORDIAL, an interdisciplinary performance-piece fusing contemporary classical cello, avant-garde fashion, and modern choreography. PRIMORDIAL will premiere in NYC Fashion Week FW 2027.
Eom is a 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. He holds degrees from Colburn Conservatory and Northwestern University, and was a Rebanks Fellow at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
JOHN ZORN: OCCAM’S RAZOR
pianist: Joonghun Cho
fashion: Rosemarie Umetsu
Mazzoleni Hall, Toronto
SCHUBERT: SONATA FOR ARPEGGIONE AND PIANO, I. ALLEGRO MODERATO
pianist: Benjamin Smith
filmed and produced by Triple Pointe Media
Mazzoleni Hall, Toronto
PENDERECKI: PRELUDIO FOR SOLO CELLO
filmed and produced by Triple Pointe Media
Mazzoleni Hall, Toronto
PAUL WIANCKO: MICROSUITE
filmed and produced by Triple Pointe Media
audio: Matt Antal
Mazzoleni Hall, Toronto
J.S. BACH: SUITE FOR SOLO CELLO NO. 6 IN D MAJOR, I. PRELUDE
filmed and produced by Triple Pointe Media
Mazzoleni Hall, Toronto
Endorsements and Reviews
“Peter Eom performed Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B Minor with flamboyance and confidence, demonstrating sophisticated phrasing and intricate tonal qualities with rich vibrato and melodic intensity. The variety of Eom's tonal color was exceptional, and the intonation during double stops and string crossing in the high register was impeccable.
“His performance was met with standing ovation, and Eom played an encore - from Paul Desenne's Jaguar Songs - that was full of flair. It was percussive and mysterious to start, then energetic and rock-like before moving into salsa-style rhythms. The timbral variety was intense, engaging, and eclectic – sounding like an electric guitar in one moment and an Asian folk instrument in another. The encore sounded like a duet at one point, with intricate double stopping and glissandi. The virtuosity of the left-hand pizzicato section was enthralling, especially since the fingering and bowing figurations were already intricate and complex.”
– Rory Dowse, from concert review: “Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra: A Mother’s Day Musical Journey”
“Peter Eom is a terrific cellist with flawless technique and sensitive musicianship. In addition, he is really wonderful at connecting and engaging with all parties involved; fellow musicians, administrators and the public! I recommend Peter without the slightest hesitation.”
– Lawrence Golan, conductor of Bayerische Philharmonie, Yakima Symphony Orchestra, York Symphony, and Denver Philharmonic
“Peter is really a remarkable cellist and musician; I was captivated by his thoughtful playing. He surely has a bright and exciting musical life ahead of him.”
– Colin Carr, concert cellist
“[Rolston String Quartet]: Your brilliant musicianship, piercingly insightful interpretation, and generous empathy hit me at my core. You embodied my music the same way I did as I composed it and that feeling and embodiment is such a profound gift you gave to me.
“Everything you do is firmly rooted in a musical sensitivity and intelligence. Nuanced, soulful, clear, and expressive, your individual and collective playing reveals your superior ears for musical nuance and a vivid and powerful artistry imbued with beauty, empathy, joy, creativity, and vitality.”
– Augusta Read Thomas, composer
