Peter Kuhnsch

Artist photo of Peter Kuhnsch - Historical Drums

Peter Kuhnsch was born in Nuremberg. During his percussion studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater “Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy” Leipzig, he prioritized mastering a wide variety of instruments and styles. His passion for hand drums from diverse cultures led him to collaborations in Persian, Arabic, and Early music.

Currently, his concert engagements include performances with Lautten Compagney Berlin, the Babylon Orchestra, Les Passions de l’Âme, Anima Shirvani, Nuovo Aspetto, and the Ajam Quartet. Peter Kuhnsch lives in Berlin, where he enjoys the city’s rich musical diversity.


2 albums released by GENUIN classics

with Peter Kuhnsch

CD album cover 'Ercole Nisini: La musica degli angeli' (GEN 26965) with Ercole Nisini, Wolfram Lattke ...

Ercole Nisini: La musica degli angeli

World premiere recordings inspired by the emblems, ceiling paintings, and atmosphere of the Baroque manor house Gut Hohen Luckow

Ercole Nisini Trombone
Wolfram Lattke Tenor
Thor-Harald Johnsen Theorbo and Guitar
Peter Kuhnsch Historical Drums
Zita Mikijanska Organ
Johanna Seitz Harp

GEN 26965  –  4.9.2026

CD album cover 'The Trombone’s Pleasure Garden' (GEN 25924) with Ercole Nisini, Peter Kuhnsch

The Trombone’s Pleasure Garden

First-ever recordings of this repertoire with the baroque trombone

Ercole Nisini Trombone
Peter Kuhnsch Historical Drums

GEN 25924  –  4.4.2025