Robert Cohen is a cellist, conductor and teacher who made his Royal Festival Hall debut at the age of 12. Since 1999, he has been a Visiting Professor at the Royal Academy of Music and is also Professor of Advanced Cello at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano.
Son of Raymond Cohen & Anthya Rael, and brother of Gillian Cohen. With his parents, they formed The Cohen Trio.
ALBUMS
Sir Edward Elgar, Robert Cohen, Norman Del Mar, Bernadette Greevy, Vernon Handley, Richard Hickox, Owain Arwel Hughes, Nigel Kennedy
Best of Elgar
2017, CD, Comp, RM, Warner Classics, 
Witold Lutoslawski Witold Lutosławski Robert Cohen, Ewa Pobłocka, Jerzy Maksymiuk, Sinfonia Varsovia
Witold Lutosławski vol. 2
2013, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, SAC, BeArTon, 
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, Contemporary
Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse, Sarah Connolly, Christopher Maltman, Robert Cohen, Jeremy Filsell
Durufle – Requiem
2009, CD, Signum Classics
Walton*, Chung*, Neubauer*, Cohen*, Ashkenazy*, Previn*, Litton*
Symphonies - Concertos: Violin - Viola - Cello
2005, 2xCD, Comp, Decca, 
,
, Modern
HK Gruber / Robert Cohen, Swedish Chamber Orchestra*
Manhattan Broadcasts / Cello Concerto / Zeitfluren
2003, CD, Album, BIS
William Walton* / Bryn Terfel • Tasmin Little • Robert Cohen • Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra • Andrew Litton
The Centenary Edition: Symphonies • Concertos • Façade Suits • Belshazzar's Feast • Hindemith Variations • Henry V Suite • Coronation Music
2002, 4xCD + Box, Comp, Decca
Sally Beamish – Philip Dukes, Robert Cohen, Gordon Hunt, Swedish Chamber Orchestra*, Ola Rudner
Viola Concerto / Cello Concerto 'River' / Tam Lin For Oboe & Orchestra
1999, CD, BIS
Elgar*, Tchaikovsky*, Robert Cohen, Norman Del Mar, Zdeněk Mácal
Cello Concerto / Rococo Variations
1998, CD, Comp, EMI Classics
Robert Cohen
Britten : Cello Suites
1996, CD, Album, Decca
Bliss* - Robert Cohen, Barry Wordsworth, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Cello Concerto / Meditations On A Theme Of John Blow / Introduction And Allegro
1994, CD, Argo (2)
Robert Cohen, Johann Sebastian Bach
The Cello Suites, Volume 1
1993, CD, Album, Collins Classics
Robert Cohen, Johann Sebastian Bach
The Cello Suites, Volume 2
1993, CD, Album, Collins Classics
Elgar* - Robert Cohen, Sir Charles Mackerras, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Cello Concerto / Enigma Variations
1993, ,
, Modern
Howard Blake, Sir David Willcocks*, Robert Cohen, The Philharmonia*
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra / Diversions For Cello And Orchestra / Toccata
1991
Bach* / Robert Cohen
The Cello Suites
1990, 
,
, Baroque
Schubert* - Amadeus Quartet*, Robert Cohen
Streichquintett
1987
Beethoven* : Frank Peter Zimmermann, Robert Cohen, Wolfgang Manz, English Chamber Orchestra Conducted By Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Triple Concerto In C Major, Op. 56
1986
Rodrigo*, Nancy Allen (2), Robert Cohen, Royal Philharmonic*, London Symphony Orchestra, Enrique Batiz
Concierto Serenata - Concierto En Modo Galante - Musica Para Un Jardin
1986
Locatelli*, Chopin*, Dvořák*, Popper*, Robert Cohen, Geoffrey Parsons
Robert Cohen Plays Virtuoso Cello Music
1984, LP, His Master's Voice, His Master's Voice
Enrique Batiz, London Symphony Orchestra, Joaquín Rodrigo, Alfonso Moreno, Agustin Leon Ara, Robert Cohen
Homenaje A Rodrigo
1982, LP, Ltd, Angel Records Digital, Angel Records Digital
Rodrigo* With Robert Cohen With Agustin Leon Ara, Enrique Batiz And London Symphony Orchestra
Concierto En Modo Galant / Concierto De Estio
1982
Dvořák*, Tchaikovsky*, Robert Cohen, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Zdenek Macal*
Cello Concerto / Variations On A Rococo Theme
1981, Vinyl,
Elgar* / Robert Cohen / London Philharmonic Orchestra / Norman Del Mar
Cello Concerto / Concert Overture 'In The South' / Elegy For Strings
1980
Robert Cohen
Alli Bam Bam
12", Dr Bird Records
Edvard Grieg, César Franck, Robert Cohen, Roger Vignoles
Sonata For Piano And Violoncello In A Minor Op. 36 / Sonata For Violincello And Piano In A Major
LP, CRD Records,
Elgar*, Dvořák*, Robert Cohen, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Norman Del Mar, Zdeněk Mácal
Cello Concertos
CD, Comp, Classics For Pleasure, 
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, Romantic/Neo-Romantic
Robert Cohen, Johann Sebastian Bach
Cello Suites, 1-3-5
CD, Album, Brilliant Classics
Robert Cohen, Johann Sebastian Bach
Cello Suites, 2-4-6
CD, Album, Brilliant Classics
The Grateful Dead
Pop History Vol 13
1972
APPEARANCES +
Frank Peter Zimmermann
The Complete Warner Recordings
2022, 30xCD, RE + Box, Comp, Warner Classics, 
,
, Classical/Modern/Contemporary/Romantic/Baroque
Various
Konvergencie 20 Live
2020, CD, Comp, Dig, Real Music House, Konvergencie, 
,
, Modern/Contemporary
Mozart*, Alon Goldstein, Fine Arts Quartet*
Piano Concertos 23 & 24 (Arr. Lachner)
2018, CD, Album, Naxos
Mozart*, Alon Goldstein, Fine Arts Quartet*
Piano Concertos Nos. 20 & 21 (Arr. Ignaz Lachner)
2017, 6xFile, FLAC, 24-, 2xHD, Naxos
Amadeus Quartet*
The Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon
2017, 70xCD, Comp, Mono + Box, Comp, Ltd, Deutsche Grammophon,
Classical/Romantic/Modern/Chamber Music
Bernard Herrmann, David Del Tredici, Fine Arts Quartet*, Michel Lethiec
Souvenirs De Voyage / Magyar Madness
2016, CD, Album, Naxos
Antonín Dvořák
Dvořák Edition
2015, 45xCD, Comp, Brilliant Classics, ,
, Classical
Hilary Duff
Breathe In. Breathe Out.
2015, CD, ,
, Synth-pop
Britten*
The Complete Orchestral And Instrumental Music
2013, 13xCD, Album, RE + Box, Comp, Decca, ,
, Contemporary
Saint-Saëns* - Fine Arts Quartet*, Cristina Ortiz
Piano Quartet In B Flat Major / Piano Quintet In A Minor / Barcarolle In F Major
2013
Various
1000 Classical Masterpieces
2012, 61xCD, Comp + Box, EMI Classics, ,
, Renaissance/Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Modern/Medieval
Rihanna
Unapologetic
2012
Various
Essential Cello
2010, 2xCD, Comp, EMI Classics,
Rodrigo* – Enrique Bátiz*, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Concierto de Aranjuez - Concierto Seranata - Concierto Pastoral - Concierto Heroico
2009, 2xCD, EMI Classics
Various
Jenseits Von Afrika - Out Of Africa - Best-Loved Film Music
2009, CD, Comp, EMI Classics
Various
Cello Romantik
2009, CD, Comp, SJ Entertainment Group GmbH & Co. KG, Xclu, Impogram, 
,
, Baroque/Romantic
Antonín Dvořák
The Masterworks
2008, 40xCD + Box, Comp, Brilliant Classics, 
,
, Romantic
Antonín Leopold Dvořák*
Dvořák Collection. Symphonies 8 & 9
2008, 2xCD, Comp, Arte Symphonica, Weton-Wesgram,
Du Pré* • Gutman* • Harrell* • Tortelier*
The Great Cello Concertos
2008, 3xCD, Comp, RM, EMI Classics,
Johann Sebastian Bach
Chamber Music
2007, Box, Comp + 14xCD, Brilliant Classics, ,
, Baroque
Elsiane
Hybrid
2007, CD, ,
, Trip Hop
Grieg*
Grieg Edition
2006, 21xCD, Comp + Box, Brilliant Classics
Tchaikovsky*, Endellion String Quartet
Complete String Quartets - Souvenir De Florence
2006, CD, Musical Heritage Society
Various
100 Best Film Classics
2006, 6x CD, 
,
, Classical/Opera/Score/Soundtrack/Romantic/Theme/Baroque
Tchaikovsky*, Endellion String Quartet
Complete String Quartets - Souvenir De Florence
2005, 2xCD, Comp, Brilliant Classics, ,
, Romantic
Dvořák*
Chamber Music
2004, 8xCD + Box, Comp, Brilliant Classics, ,
, Romantic
Arthur Bliss
The British Music Collection - Arthur Bliss
2001, 2xCD, Comp, RE, Decca
Bach*
Chamber Music = Kammermusik
2000, 14xCD, Comp, Brilliant Classics
The Joyful Company Of Singers
A Garland For Linda
2000, CD, Album, Club, EMI Classics
The Joyful Company Of Singers
A Garland For Linda
2000
Joaquín Rodrigo
Adagios
1999, CD, Comp, HMV Classics
Various
Aamu Sarastaa
1999, CD, Comp, Klassisen Musiikin Helmet, Klassisen Musiikin Helmet
Various
Då Dagen Gryr
1999, 
,
, Classical
Bach*
Introduction - Highlights From The Bach Edition
1999
Morton Feldman, New World Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas
Coptic Light
1998, ,
, Post-Modern
Schostakowitsch*
Klassische Russische Moderne
1997, CD, Comp, DeAgostini
Various
Your Hundred Best Tunes: The New Top 25
1997, ,
, Baroque/Choral/Classical/Opera/Oratorio/Romantic
Various
All Time Great String Solos
1996, CD, Comp, Classic FM
William Walton*
Symphony No. 1, Cello Concerto
1995, CD, Comp, Decca
Walton*
Symphony No. 1, Cello Concerto
1995
Michael Nyman
Carrington (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1995
Michael Nyman
Carrington (Bande Originale Du Film)
1995, CD, ,
, Neo-Classical/Romantic
Elgar*
Favourite Elgar
1993, Cassette,
Rodrigo* – Enrique Bátiz*
The Rodrigo Edition (Concertos & Orchestral Works)
1992
Vivaldi*, Haydn*, Franz Schubert, English Chamber Orchestra, Yehudi Menuhin
Gala Stradivarius Concert
1988
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Friends*
Arrested (The Music Of The Police)
1983, 
Various
Medzinárodná Tribúna Mladých Interpretov — Unesco 1981
1982, 2xLP, Comp, Opus, 
,
, Classical
Geoff Hughes
Geoff Hughes
1981, Vinyl, ,
, Pop Rock
Antonín Dvořák
The Complete Trios for Piano, Violin and Violoncello Vol.1 Op. 21 & 26
1980, Cass, Album, CRD Records,
Antonín Dvořák, The Cohen Trio
The Complete Trios For Piano, Violin and Violoncello Opp.21, 26, 65 & 90 (Dumky)
1980, 3xLP, Album + Box, CRD Records
Léo Ferré
L'album D'or
1973, Vinyl Gatefold, 
,
, Free Jazz/Chanson/Flamenco
Rodrigo*
Concierto De Aranjuez - Concertos & Orchestral Works
4xCD + Box, Comp, Brilliant Classics
Edvard Grieg, Raphael Quartet, Ženatý*, Kubalek*
Chamber Music (Complete)
3xCD, Comp, Brilliant Classics
Various
Romantische Cellowerken
2xCD, Comp, Astoria, ,
, Baroque/Romantic
Various
The British Cello Phenomenon A Survey Of 29 Great Performances
2004, 2xCD, Comp, Cello Classics, ,
, Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Modern Classical
Various
Classic Red Line Summer 1999
1999, CD, Comp, EMI Classics, Red Line (5), EMI Records Ltd., ,
, Classical/Romantic/Impressionist/Modern
Michael Nyman
Carrington (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1995, ,
, Soundtrack/Contemporary/Romantic