Robert Koenig is widely considered one of today’s foremost collaborative pianists and brings a wealth of knowledge and esteemed cache to prestigious concert venues throughout the world.
With a noted career that spans more than three decades, Robert’s collaborations with high-profile artists and chamber ensembles across the globe has solidified his standing as an invaluable partner and resource to musicians near and far.
From coast to coast and throughout Asia and Europe, in concert and on tour, Robert regularly performs at such venues as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Washington’s Kennedy Center, Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Amsterdam’s Het Concertgebouw. He has collaborated with many of this generation’s most renowned musicians, including Joshua Bell, Augustin Hadelich, Sarah Chang, Hilary Hahn, Ida Kavafian, Roberto Diaz, Zuill Bailey, Sara Sant’Ambrogio, Miro String Quartet, and members of the Tokyo and Juilliard String Quartets. Of significance is Robert’s frequent partnership with legendary late violinist Aaron Rosand, as well as his 30-year collaboration with renowned violinist Elmar Oliveira.
Robert currently serves as Professor and Head of Collaborative Piano at the University of California Santa Barbara, where he was Chair of the Music Department from 2019-2022. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Bellosguardo International Piano Competition, with the inaugural competition to take place in Santa Barbara, CA in 2028.
Robert Koenig is an official Yamaha Artist.