Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Peter Ryan enjoys playing and teaching cello in a variety of contexts within the Greater Toronto Area. He is currently finishing a Doctor of Musical Arts at University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, where he also completed his M.M. degree. Before Cincinnati, Peter got his B.M. degree at NYU Steinhardt. His orchestra experience includes playing in the National Arts Center Orchestra, New World Symphony, and Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. With his piano trio, the SunRix trio, Peter has performed in several venues across the Cincinnati area and has participated in competitions such as the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Competition and the 46th annual Fischoff Competition. Peter has attended several summer music festivals including National Academy Orchestra of Canada, National Repertory Orchestra, and Meadowmount School of Music and has participated in several master classes with prominent cellists such as Hans Jorgen Jensen, Bonnie Hampton and Wendy Warner. Peter’s primary teachers include Alan Rafferty and Marion Feldman. In his spare time, Peter enjoys bird watching, hockey and playing chess.