Robinson, Forbes
Robinson, Forbes (b Macclesfield, 1926; d London, 1987). Eng. bass. Opera début CG 1954 (Monterone in Rigoletto). Prin. bass, CG. Created title-role in King Priam, 1962. Took speaking part of Moses in Moses und Aron, 1965. Guest singer with WNO, notably as Claggart in Billy Budd and as Boris Godunov.
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