Composer Robin White has died aged 73, with his website confirming the news. He worked on a variety of BBC projects and had a long career, which included featuring in EastEnders. The news of his passing was confirmed on his website, where fans are now greeted with the tribute: “Robin White died in March 2025. This site will stay up as a memorial to this remarkable man.” A moving homage on X, the platform previously known as Twitter, celebrated Robin’s achievements. A classical music account tweeted: “Renowned conductor and arranger Robin White has passed away at 73.” It continued to praise his contributions, noting: “A student of Vernon Handley, White was celebrated for his light-music and outdoor concerts, particularly at National Trust sites. His recordings remain a staple on Classic FM. #RIP #MusicLegend”, reports the Mirror.
Robin White worked on a variety of BBC projects during his long career
Robin’s life is shared on his website, where his bio states: “Robin trained at Imperial College and the Royal College of Music in London, studying conducting with Vernon Handley and orchestration with Bryan Kelly. “In a varied music career, Robin conducted many orchestras and ensembles, particularly in open-air, pop-classics concerts at National Trust properties and similar venues across the south of England and the midlands.” Robin’s work on EastEnders is also noted, during which he worked with his own choir, Alban Voices. It states that Robin featured in “pivotal episode of the British TV soap opera EastEnders in December 2002.” He worked with countless choirs and orchestras, alongside releasing music – with his last album in collaboration with Alban Voices, American Choral Classics, released in 2023. His work also featured on multiple radio stations, with the star often appearing on Classic FM.
