Hugh Robertson

Hugh Robertson

Hugh is a music journalist, arts administrator and recordings consultant. Previously deputy editor of Limelight, label manager at ABC Classic and ABC Jazz, Marketing Manager for the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, and manager of Sydney’s iconic classical record store Fish Fine Music, Hugh is currently Editorial Manager at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and a freelance consultant for a number of different artists.


Articles by Hugh Robertson

Supported by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Simone Young starts 2024 on the right note

The Sydney Symphony’s Chief Conductor gives a preview of the start of the Orchestra’s season, with two landmark events and one shining jewel.

January 23, 2024
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James Ehnes on Beethoven’s enduring legacy

The celebrated Canadian violinist goes deep on Beethoven’s unique and irreplaceable violin concerto, and why he looks forward to performing with Simone Young and the Sydney Symphony.

October 14, 2022
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Jean-Efflam Bavouzet on the secret of Ravel

Ahead of his performances with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in October, the acclaimed French pianist discusses all things Ravel: his perfectionism, the gap between what he wrote and what he could play, and his Piano Concerto in G.

September 16, 2022
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Augustin Hadelich on Brahms’ Violin Concerto

Ahead of his debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the brilliant violinist discusses the greatness of Brahms’ work, Joseph Joachim’s influence on it, and working with Donald Runnicles again.

September 9, 2022