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Peter Kurau
W. Peter Kurau is the Professor of Horn and Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music as well as the Principal Horn of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He currently resides in Honeoye Falls with his wife, soprano singer Pamela Kurau. 
Younger Kurau.
Professor Kurau came from a musical background. His mother was a soprano singer and his father was an organist. He would often observe them rehearsing in his childhood home, preparing for church. 
Performing career.
Kurau is an active soloist performing with
many professional orchestra and ensembles. He has appeared in such events as the 2008 International Horn Society convention, the College Music Society convention, the Music Educators' National Conference, and the Music Teachers' National Association convention, as well as many others.
When his teacher Verne Reynolds, a charter member and founder of the Eastman Brass retired in 1990, Kurau became his successor.
Peter Kurau first joined the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as Assistant Principal Horn (1983-1995), and was appointed Principal Horn in 2004.