Robin Fourmeau is one of the most dynamic and versatile percussionists of his generation. A member of the Sinfonieorchester Basel since 2017, he has carved out a career that spans the symphonic stage, chamber music, and cutting-edge contemporary work.
After studying at the Haute école de musique de Genève and the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Robin quickly joined some of Europe’s most prestigious ensembles, including the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, the Orchestre Français des Jeunes, and the renowned Verbier Festival Orchestra, where he performed under the baton of leading conductors and alongside celebrated soloists. Today, he remains closely connected to the Verbier Festival as a coach for the Junior Orchestra, where he mentors and inspires the next generation of musicians.
An avid chamber musician with a passion for innovation, Robin co-founded the ensemble DeciBells, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sound and exploring new creative possibilities. Through his work with LUNASON — a platform for artistic and technological research — he experiments with novel instruments and techniques, forging collaborations with acclaimed composers and premiering original works.
He is also a founding member of the trio Be One, an award-winning group that has garnered international acclaim at competitions such as the Swiss Chamber Music Competition and Jeunesses Musicales Suisse.
With his blend of technical mastery, rhythmic precision, and boundless curiosity, Robin Fourmeau is a distinctive voice on Europe’s contemporary music scene, equally at home in tradition and experimentation.