Scottish violinist Fiona Robertson is recognised for her compelling performances of twentieth-century and contemporary music, combining fearless virtuosity with a deep commitment to discovering and championing new repertoire. Based in the Netherlands, she has performed throughout Europe as a soloist and chamber musician and is a member of Trio Jakob and The Glasgow Duo.

Fiona studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with Ilya Grubert and Maria Milstein, following earlier studies with Jan Repko at the Royal College of Music in London and at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester. She has appeared at many of Europe’s leading concert venues, including Wigmore Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Bridgewater Hall, Glasgow City Halls, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ.

As a soloist, Fiona has performed with the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra, the Scottish Festival Orchestra and Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra. Recent recital appearances include the Kettner Society (London), Lake District Summer Music Festival, the Laidlaw Music Centre (St Andrews), Muziekkamer Zaandam and Papageno Huis Laren.

A passionate advocate for contemporary music, Fiona has premiered and performed works by composers including Louis Andriessen, Camden Reeves, Simone Fontanelli, Maxim Shalygin, Salvatore Sciarrino, Edith Canat de Chizy and Boris Bezemer. She was awarded first prize in the inaugural Contemporary Music Competition at the Royal College of Music and has collaborated with leading new music ensembles including Nieuw Ensemble and Shapeshift Ensemble. Alongside her performing career, she is also an accomplished composer and arranger.

As both a soloist and chamber musician, Fiona has participated in masterclasses with Alina Ibragimova, Pavel Fischer and members of the Jerusalem, Casals, Kuss, Alban Berg, Chilingirian, Ysaÿe and Smith Quartets. She performs on a 2015 violin by Julia Maria Pasch.