Aitken, Robert

Robert Aitken (1939) is a Canadian composer, conductor, and flutist who has studied with Nicolas Fiore, Marcel Moyse, Jean-Pierre Rampal, etc. During his successful solo career, Aitken made more than 70 recordings. As a composer, Aitken has written numerous compositions based on his experience as a skilled performer. In 2009 Aitken received the prestigious Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts, Canada’s largest arts award. Among his most notable compositions: are Concerto for Twelve Solo Instruments and Orchestra, various chamber music compositions, and works for flute.