Robert is principal oboe of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He has also played as guest principal oboe with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
During his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London, he performed with London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia and City of London Sinfonia.
Robert is passionate about chamber music and has appeared at the New Zealand International Festival of the Arts and has toured extensively for Chamber Music New Zealand. As a concerto soloist he has appeared with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Dunedin Symphony Orchestra.
Robert teaches at the New Zealand School of Music.