Bowie Nights: Peter Gregson

About Peter Gregson

Composer and cellist Peter Gregson’s work sits at the intersection of contemporary classical music, technology, and modern songwriting. Known for his distinctive blend of acoustic cello and electronics, Gregson is one of the most innovative curators in the new classical landscape, creating music that moves fluidly between the recording studio, concert halls, theaters, and the big screen. Born in Edinburgh and educated at the Royal Academy of Music, Gregson first gained attention through a series of recordings that explored the expressive possibilities of the cello through technology and production.

As an artist and cellist, Gregson has collaborated on works by leading contemporary composers including Max Richter, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Steve Reich and Gabriel Prokofiev, he performs internationally in venues ranging from leading concert halls concert halls to experimental art spaces. Recent performances have seen Gregson perform solo at the iconic Royal Albert Hall as Agnes Obel’s special guest and at London’s Southbank Centre for a new commission entitled “Concrete Voids” with Aurora Orchestra. 2026 began with Gregson reaching a new audience when his arrangement of Charli xcx’s “360” (for cello obligato and string quartet)—featured in the fourth season of Netflix’s global hit series Bridgerton. The piece quickly gained viral traction online as audiences across TikTok, Instagram and beyond embraced Gregson’s interpretation of a modern pop song.