Robert Cohen
Professor · Cello Performance
The Royal Academy of Music, University of LondonAbout
Robert Cohen is William Pleeth Professor of Cello at the Royal Academy of Music, where he mentors a select cohort of advanced students. With a 40-year international career, critics describe his playing as 'divine' (New York Stereo Review), featuring collaborations with conductors including Sir Simon Rattle and Kurt Masur.
His pedagogical approach systematizes performance preparation through 'Performance and Preparation Lectures' addressing all aspects of musicianship. Research interests encompass interpretive traditions of cello repertoire, technical mastery frameworks, and performance psychology.
Major honors include the Suggia Prize and victories at Piatigorsky, UNESCO, and Young Concert Artists competitions. Recording projects span labels including Decca, EMI, and Deutsche Grammophon, featuring compositions dedicated to him.
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