Peter Schindler facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peter Schindler
Background information
Born	(1960-04-26) 26 April 1960 (age 65) Altensteig, Black Forest Baden-Württemberg
Origin	Berlin Germany
Occupation(s)	pianist, organist, composer, author
Instruments	Piano, Keyboard, Organ
Years active	1986–present
Associated acts	Peter Lehel, Vanessa-Mae

Peter Schindler (born April 26, 1960) is a talented German composer, pianist, and organist. He also plays the keyboard and writes books. His main passion is creating music for the musical theatre.

Peter Schindler's Early Life and Music Journey

Peter Schindler was born in a town called Altensteig, located in the beautiful Black Forest region of Germany. From a young age, he showed a great gift for music. He started taking piano lessons very early, and later he also learned to play the organ.

He continued his musical education at the School of Church Music in Rottenburg am Neckar from 1973 to 1976. After that, he moved to Stuttgart. There, he studied "School Music" and Musical composition at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart. He also studied Jazz and Pop music until 1988, learning even more about different music styles.

Peter Schindler's Musical Work

Peter Schindler is a very active musician. He plays the organ and piano with different groups and solo artists. He often performs his own music, both in Germany and in other countries. He has traveled the world, performing in places like China, Denmark, France, Italy, Korea, Austria, Poland, and the USA.

Music for the Stage

Peter Schindler has a special love for musical theatre. From 1987 to 1989, while he was still studying, he worked at the town theater in Heilbronn. He was a "répétiteur," which means he helped singers and musicians practice and prepare for performances.

After that, he worked on many musical theatre shows. He was often the musical director, guiding the musicians and singers. Some of the theaters he worked with include:

• Staatstheater Stuttgart (1990-1992)
• Württembergische Landesbühne Esslingen (1993-1994)
• Theater im Westen, Stuttgart (1990-1993)

Musical Groups

Peter Schindler is part of several musical groups where he performs his unique compositions.

Saltacello

Peter Schindler founded the quintet (a group of five musicians) called Saltacello.

Pipes and Phones

This group features Peter Schindler on the organ.

Peter-Schindler-Combo

This combo is a smaller group led by Peter Schindler.

Compositions and Lyrics

Peter Schindler writes many different kinds of music. His works include:

• Chansons (French-style songs)
• Instrumental pieces
• Music for choirs (both religious and non-religious)
• Music for ballet and plays
• Musicals
• Singing games and songs especially for children and young people.

Many of his children's songs, with music by Peter Schindler and lyrics by Chris Mohr, have been published by Carus-Verlag in Stuttgart.

Awards and Recognition

Peter Schindler has received several awards for his amazing musical work:

• 2000: He won the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik (German Record Critics' Award) for the CD "Suites" with his group "Pipes and Phones."
• 2001: "Pipes and Phones" also won a special award called "Best Group" at the "International Contest for Jazz and Churchorgan" in Hannover.
• 2006: He received another Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik with his group "Hoppel Hoppel Rhythm Club."
• 2006: He won the First Seoul Prize for his compositions and performance of the dance show "Soul, Sunflower" with the National Theater of Korea.
• 2007: He received the Kleinkunstpreis Baden-Württemberg for his chanson program "Rosenzeit – Liebesleid" with singer Sandra Hartmann.
• 2007: His musical Weihnachten fällt aus (Christmas is Cancelled) won "Best Edition" in the category for school and teaching literature for children and young people at the Deutscher Musikeditionspreis (German Music Edition Award).