The Robson Duo began playing professionally together in 2005, during their time at music college. They specialise in repertoire for piano duet (four hands at one piano) and have performed extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the Far East.

In 2009, the duo released their first disc of recordings, "Hearing Double" with pieces including works by Liszt, Schubert, Beethoven and Ravel. They are currently engaged in an ambitious project to record the piano duet arrangements of the nine symphonies of Beethoven, arranged by Hugo Urlrich. 

The Robson Piano Duo regularly works in aid of charitable organisations, having raised many thousands of pounds. Fundraising projects over the last five years have included work for Breast Cancer Care, Make a Wish Foundation, George House Trust (Manchester), Tsunami Appeal, Macmillan Nurses, St Mary’s and St Catherine’s hospice and The Polio Foundation.

John Robson

After graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music in 2007 John went on to attain a Masters Degree from the University of Sheffield. A keen composer, John enjoys writing for close friends and colleagues with recent performances including a new bassoon concerto and woodwind trio. Further exciting projects are currently ongoing including a string quartet and a piano concerto for his brother, Kevin.

John’s teaching career has been varied and includes lecturing on the History of Music and Music Theory at the Oldham College and residential positions at Old Swinford Hospital School (Stourbridge, West Midlands), and Sedbergh School in Cumbria.

John is currently involved in a number of different appointments working at both King Edwards School for Girls and Elmhurst School for Dance as a freelance piano teacher. In September 2011 John was appointed as the Deputy House Master to Park House, Elmhurst, and began working as an examiner with Trinity Guildhall.

Kevin Robson

Kevin completed his Undergraduate Degree in performance at The Birmingham Conservatoire in 2006 and his Masters Degree, focussing on contemporary music, at Huddersfield University in 2010. As a pianist, he has performed as a soloist and accompanist at venues internationally and is currently focussing on duo repertoire as part of the Robson Piano Duo.

Kevin has taken a keen interest in 19th and 20th century piano repertoire by composers such as Chopin, Liszt and Debussy. He also champions contemporary works, including solo and concerto repertoire and is an accomplished choral conductor.

Kevin maintains a balance of teaching and performance. He was appointed Head of Music at Elmhurst School for Dance in Birmingham in 2010 and has previously held positions at Handsworth Grammar School and Old Swinford Hospital School. His interest and passion for teaching is reflected in a number of educational projects based in the West Midlands in which he has participated.