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“A marvellous, engrossing performance by a true master.”

— The Independent

“One admires his consistently excellent playing.”

— Gramophone Magazine

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New review of The Classical Organ

A new review in the June 2025 edition of the Organists’ Review magazine:

“This excellent recording intersperses five sonatas by C. P. E. Bach with a selection of Haydn's Pieces for Mechanical Clock and Mozart's Andante in F (K616). The organ of Sherborne Abbey is well suited to this repertoire, with its clean-toned principal chorus, and gentle and expressive flutes. Costin plays with unfussy authority in performances that are engaging in the liveliness of the quicker movements and the sensitivity of the slow movements.”

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About

Robert Costin is an accomplished British organist, harpsichordist, and teacher who has performed extensively across the UK and internationally. Renowned for his versatility and passion for diverse musical styles, he has appeared at many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and Notre-Dame de Paris.

A highly regarded performer, Robert has collaborated with orchestras on works such as Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony and Guilmant’s Symphony No. 1. His performances on BBC Radio and Radio New Zealand have been widely praised, and his recordings—particularly of J.S. Bach’s works—have earned international acclaim for their technical mastery and expressive depth.

Robert’s musical career began as a chorister at Peterborough Cathedral under the guidance of Christopher Gower, who was also his first organ teacher. He continued his studies at Oundle School, the Royal Academy of Music, and Pembroke College, Cambridge, earning a Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists at just nineteen. He trained with distinguished teachers, including Nicholas Danby, David Sanger, and James Parsons, and participated in masterclasses with renowned musicians such as Gaston Litaize and Dame Gillian Weir. In 2024, he was awarded an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in recognition of his contributions to the profession.

Alongside his performing career, Robert is a dedicated educator. He serves as a regular professor at the British Isles Music Festival and has held cathedral organist positions in both the UK and New Zealand. His teaching experience spans Italy and Thailand, and he is currently Head of Academic Music and Organist at Sherborne School.