Born in New York City, grew up in Virginia and Germany, educated in
California. Initially known for his work in New York and Europe with
his genre-defying Love of Life Orchestra (LOLO), the influential New
York group of the 80s, Gordon is an award-winning composer of concert
music, dramatic scores and opera. Released numerous recordings with
LOLO and solo, as well as participated on recordings of others.
Currently in Los Angeles, composing and orchestrating for film.
Peter is the son of Edwin Gordon screenwriter for "The Chosen".
Professor of music at the University of Santa Fe.
Son of Edwin Gordon, VOA correspondent for 25 years; playwright and biographer; brother of electronic recording artist Alex Gordon and musician Josh Gordon.