Robert Quinney

Robert Quinney is an Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow in Music at New College, University of Oxford. He serves as Director of the renowned Choir of New College and maintains an active career as a solo organist and guest conductor. His roles include lecturing on Techniques of Composition and Choral Performance at the Oxford Faculty of Music, alongside teaching historical topics on J.S. Bach's keyboard music.

Education: Undergraduate and graduate studies at King's College, Cambridge. Early career included positions at Westminster Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, followed by directorships at Peterborough Cathedral and Oxford. He directs the Edington Festival of Music within the Liturgy, blending performance with liturgical context.

Research focuses on Bach's keyboard works and their reception in sacred vocal music, with New College Choir's performances of Bach cantatas in 18th-century Lutheran liturgical frameworks exemplifying this work. His recordings span Renaissance, Baroque, and Romantic repertoires, emphasizing historically informed performance practices.

Performance highlights include solo organ recitals, guest conducting with BBC Singers, and collaborations with ensembles like The Sixteen. Compositions include organ works (e.g., Orgelbüchlein Project) and choral pieces such as the Short Service.