Slovenian saxophonist and conductor Miha Rogina has been described by The Sax magazine as “the best saxophonist of today’s younger generation”. Celebrated for his innovative interpretations, he is a laureate of more than ten international competitions and has appeared on leading concert stages worldwide, including the Vienna Musikverein, Salle Pleyel in Paris, Großes Festspielhaus in Salzburg, and Izumi Hall in Osaka. He has collaborated with distinguished musicians such as Pierre Boulez and Fabio Luisi.

Rogina studied saxophone with Matjaž Drevenšek in Ljubljana, later graduating with highest honours from the CNSM de Paris under Claude Delangle, and furthered his education at the Eastman School of Music. He also holds degrees in orchestral (2015) and choral conducting (2019) from the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna.

As soloist, he has performed with orchestras including the Vienna Symphony, Thailand Philharmonic, Slovenian Philharmonic, RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, and Bratislava Philharmonic. A passionate chamber musician, he frequently tours internationally with pianist Sae Lee as Duo Kalypso.

Currently Professor of Saxophone at the Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana, Rogina also teaches as guest professor at institutions including Senzoku Gakuen University (Tokyo), Osaka College of Music, and the Sibelius Academy (Helsinki). He regularly gives masterclasses across Europe and Asia and serves as a juror at major saxophone competitions.

In addition, Rogina is active as a conductor, leading orchestras such as the Slovenian Philharmonic, RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava Philharmonic, and the Chamber Orchestra of the Paris Conservatoire. As a member of the Wiener Singverein, he has performed under the direction of Riccardo Muti, Mariss Jansons, and Daniel Barenboim.