
Robert Finegan
Saxophonist
B i o g r a p h y

Described as “one of the most exciting Irish saxophone players in a generation”, Robert Finegan is an award-winning saxophonist based in London.
Passionate about new music, Robert works closely with composers from around the world in the production of new works. His most recent projects include ‘A Modern View of Ancient Ireland’ for saxophone and electronics, and ‘Paris Chapters’ for voice, saxophone and piano inspired by Irish writers who lived in Paris. These original projects have resulted in performances across Europe.
An avid soloist and chamber musician, Robert has performed at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, National Concert Hall Dublin, Ulster Hall Belfast, Guildhall Derry, and Milton Court Concert Hall. As a concerto soloist, he has performed with the TU Dublin Philharmonic, Irish Films and Pops Orchestra, DIT Symphony Orchestra, and the RCM Wind Ensemble.
In addition to solo performances, Robert has performed with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, Britten and Shostakovich Festival Orchestra, and the RCM Symphony, Philharmonic and Jazz Orchestras.
A prizewinner at numerous competitions, Robert has earned awards at the Tunbridge Wells International Competition, Royal College of Music Jane Melber Competition, Irish Freemasons Young Musician of the Year, and Flax Trust Music Award. In 2018, he became the first Yanagisawa saxophone and Vandoren reed endorsee from the Republic of Ireland.
Robert holds a Master of Performance from the Royal College of Music, London, where he was a Dr Michael West Scholar and graduated with Distinction. He previously earned his Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours) from TU Dublin Conservatoire, receiving the McNamara Gold Medal for Excellence in his final year performance.