Peter Knight (musician)

For other musicians of this name, see Peter Knight (disambiguation).

Dr. Peter Knight
Knight in 2014
Knight in 2014
Background information
Born (1965-03-12) 12 March 1965 (age 59)
Orbost, Australia
GenresJazz, Experimental
Occupation(s)Composer, Musician, Artistic director
Instrument(s)Trumpet, electronics
Years active1990–present

Peter Knight (born 12 March 1965) is an Australian musician, composer and producer. He was the Artistic Director and co-CEO of the Australian Art Orchestra from 2013 to 2023 and founding member of Melbourne group Way Out West.,[1] 5+2 Brass Ensemble, and Hand to Earth [2]

He is well known for his solo releases, 'Shadow Phase' (2022 ROOM40),[3] Fish Boast of Fishing (2011)[4] and Allotrope (2012) and composition for theatre in particular with performance maker Tamara Saulwick.[5]

More recently he has composed for film including Paul Goldman's feature Kid Snow which he composed with violinist Warren Ellis (musician). [6]

  1. ^ Knight, Peter. "An Orchestra of Individuals". Australian Music Centre. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ Baker Fish, Bob (21 September 2023). "Listen to the incredible new music of Hand To Earth". Cyclic Defrost. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Video premiere: The Softened Shore Peter Knight". Headphone Commute. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  4. ^ Spicer, Daniel. "Review of Peter Knight - Fish Boast of Fishing". Music. BBC. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Workshop: SPOTLIGHT FORUM - THE DRAMATURGY OF SOUND IN LIVE PERFORMANCE with Tamara Saulwick + Peter Knight, Canadian Stage". TAPA. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Kid Snow". Sydney Film Festival. Retrieved 27 May 2024.