Biography | Robert Hill was born in Middlesex and studied the clarinet at the Royal Academy of Music with John Davies. He was Co-Principal Clarinet in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for two years before joining the London Philharmonic Orchestra as Principal Clarinet in 1972. Despite an extensive schedule of concerts and recordings with the Orchestra, Robert was also a member of the Barry Tuckwell Wind Quintet and a founder member of London Sinfonietta. He has appeared as a soloist with the London Philharmonic Orchestra on several occasions including performances of the Weber and Mozart Clarinet Concertos at the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall. |