Robert Laidlow is a contemporary classical composer based in London whose compositions have been performed across the UK, U.S.A, and South America. His music incorporates his background as a jazz saxophonist, and is often inspired by scientific phenomena.
Robert’s work has been performed in concert and workshop by groups including Ensemble Modern, Milwaukee Symphony and Ballet, the Britten Sinfonia, Psappha, the Berkeley Ensemble, and the Hermes Experiment. Recent commissions include a piano quintet for the Campos do Jordao International Festival, a duet for the Doors Open Festival, Milwaukee, and a work for solo singing violist for Katherine Clarke.
Robert participated in Adopt a Composer 2018/19 and was paired with Southampton Concert Wind Band.