Peter Szilvay

Peter Szilvay (b. 1971) studied at Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. He was conductor in residence with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra in the period 1998-2000, and he won the Norwegian competition ‘Conductor of the Year’ in 1998, followed by Mariss Jansons’ invitation to serve as his assistant with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Szilvay has worked with such orchestras as St. Petersburg Philharmonic as well as Scandinavian symphony orchestras and all the leading Norwegian orchestras. His versatility has led him into working in the opera field and on several ballet projects for the Norwegian Opera. Among his recordings is the world premiere of Edvard Flifret Bræin’s symphonies. Szilvay has also been a solid conducting partner for soloists.

In 2010, Szilvay was honored as the "Performer of the Year" by Norwegian Society of Composers.

July 2015