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Martin Robertson is a renowned saxophone professor at the Royal College of Music (RCM) and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He graduated from the RCM in 1984 with studies in saxophone and clarinet under Stephen Trier and John McCaw, winning the Boosey and Hawkes Music Prize. His career spans international solo performances with orchestras like the Berlin, Los Angeles, and London Philharmonics, collaborating with conductors such as Simon Rattle and Vladimir Jurowski. Robertson is celebrated for his fusion of classical, jazz, and world music, particularly through collaborations with composers Mark-Anthony Turnage and George Fenton. His work includes Turnage’s Blood on the Floor and Fenton’s orchestral scores for films like Earth and Planet Earth.
Robertson’s academic roles include leading the Woodwind department at RCM since 1994 and teaching at Guildhall since 2012. His research interests emphasize cross-genre exploration, using instruments like the duduk and taragato to bridge cultural musical traditions. He has premiered works such as Turnage’s About Water (2007) and Anna Nicole (2011), an opera exploring tragic biography through modern musical language.
His performances include high-profile events like the BBC Proms and collaborations with ensembles such as the Delta Saxophone Quartet, which he joined in 2009. Robertson’s film credits span major projects, including Shakespeare in Love, Billy Elliott, and King Arthur. Beyond the concert stage, he advocates for contemporary saxophone repertoire through academic and ensemble work, fostering innovation in woodwind performance.
Robertson’s awards include the Boosey and Hawkes Prize (1984), and his recordings, such as Poirot Variants (2010) and Tony Banks’ Six (2012), highlight his versatility across genres. His teaching integrates jazz improvisation, classical technique, and contemporary experimentation, shaping a new generation of woodwind musicians.
