Robert J Burgess
Piano Accompanist & Répétiteur
Collaborative pianist for singers, instrumentalists and choirs —
from exams and festivals to recital, concert and stage.
Welcome
I’m Robert Burgess, a pianist and collaborative musician specialising in accompaniment and répétiteur work. Trained in piano accompaniment at Trinity College of Music, I bring sensitive, reliable and well-prepared playing to every collaboration — from exams and festivals to recitals, choirs and productions.
Accompaniment & Répétiteur Services
Piano Accompaniment
Sensitive, reliable support for recitals, concerts, exams, festivals and recordings.
Répétiteur
Rehearsal pianist for choirs and operatic and musical theatre productions, helping singers prepare with confidence.
Audio Samples
Listen to selected recordings showcasing my collaborative work in song, oratorio and solo repertoire.
Song: Finzi – Come away, come away, death · with Chris Hall
Testimonials
A friendly, kind and reliable accompanist who puts my pupils at ease for their examinations.— Constance Shackleton, teacher
A reliable, warm, empathic, sensitive accompanist — I would highly recommend him.— Caroline Simpson, teacher
To find a good accompanist is always a precious thing. In Rob, I found an accomplished, sensitive musician.— Emma Karran, instrumentalist
His skilled and sensitive playing, his patience and kindness and his terrific sense of humour make every moment of our collaboration a joy.— Chris Hall, bass-baritone
Performed with exceptional musical integrity… the flawless accompaniment of Mr Burgess left us on the edge of our seats.— Concert review
Thank you so much for your support at Cheltenham… I was grateful for the way you looked after me!— D.K., festival performer