Peter teaches lute, continuo, and historical performance practice at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and the Musikhochschule in Bern. His tutor, 'Figured Bass on the Classical Guitar - a practical approach based on historical principles', has been described by Konrad Ragossing as

"...a valuable contribution not only to the practice of  playing thoroughbass on the classical guitar, but above all to the expansion of knowledge of musical practice in a fundamental period in Western music - a  guide equally important for all guitarists, for teachers, students and concert artists".                                                                   

Newest solo-CD release:

'Bach on the Italian lute'   Guild GMCD 7321

"Croton's performances are superb."
International Record Review

"These are intelligent, sensitive, and lyrical performances..."  newclassics.co.uk

"...his performances have a uniquely expressive, rhythmically flexible quality..."  allmusicguide.com

"...an extraordinarily differentiated recording"
German Lute Society

"...subtle and transparent...elegently attractive... exceptionally singing manner of playing..." Concerto

“…greatly pleases the ears... enjoyable performances... The sound is indeed wonderfully clear, sweet and direct“

Recent CD releases with Theresia Bothe:
"Remembrance of Things Past - lute songs & solos by John Dowland  & Peter Croton"
with special guest Derek Lee Ragin.
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“…Dowland's music is presented as living and malleable, inspiring transformation as well as new compositions…  often Croton presents settings of the songs in versions for solo lute before the song begins… Also, in the middle of a song he will often give the repeat sections to the lute… Listen also for the nice variations that he makes in some songs when accompanying the voice ... Hearing all this new material created by Croton is like discovering new works by Dowland, such is his sense of style and his ability to emulate Dowland’s melodic gift. Croton’s tone on the lute is good, his phrasing elegant and there is much variety of articulation… The CD ends with a new duo setting of ‘Now, O now’. You might consider Croton to be a brave man in attempting to set such well-known words, but for me, within a few moments of listening I had forgotten the original and was captivated by this version. If you are looking for a fresh approach to traditional material, for new ways in programming, then try this CD, it is full of surprises!”

The Lute Society (England)

Lute News, April 2010

"...In the Preludium by Dowland, Peter’s sound is pleasing, the phrasing free and varied; he makes the most of the lute, as he does throughout the entire recording, in which there are plenty of, introductions, arrangements and interludes. .. The originality of this recording lies in the numerous and convincing arrangements of these songs which Peter has created for solo lute, and uses as preludes, ritornellos between verses or postludes.  He accompanies effectively, the bass nicely present and well articulated... Croton preserves the words and rhythms of 'Now O now I need must part', but composes it for two voices, with an original melody, accompanied by arpeggios…a mischievous wink to round off this highly original recording which gently introduces lutenists to contemporary music. "

The French Lute Society

Le Joueur de Luth, March 2010

Fono Forum 10/06

Musicweb International

Toccata, July-August 2010

"I'll sing a song for you - a unique blend of   
 folk, pop & jazz"    13 songs by Peter (Zah Zah)
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“A fantastic blend of styles melding in together to produce a stunningly beautiful cd. The songs, playing and singing is an absolute delight to hear. An album that needs to be heard and savoured.“

Peter Merrett PBS 106-7 FM

Melbourne, Australia

“Great CD, a true surprise to us. Excellent, we enjoyed it immensely.”

Harry Boerman Veluwe FM Netherlands

Videos with Peter, Theresia & Derek Lee Ragin on YouTube