Forbes Robinson

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Forbes Robinson (May 21, 1926 – May 13, 1987) was a British bass, born in Macclesfield, best known for his performances in works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giuseppe Verdi, and Benjamin Britten. He created the title role in Michael Tippett's King Priam. His recordings include the Philips recording with Sir Colin Davis of Britten's Peter Grimes, as Swallow; he may also be heard in a live 1972 recording of Arthur Bliss' The Olympians, in which he plays Joseph Lavatte. Robinson died in London.

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• CLASSICALmanac
• Forbes Robinson at the Internet Movie Database

[edit] References

• James Anderson, The Complete Dictionary of Opera and Operetta.