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Composer Conductor

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Opera

 

Stanford Robinson was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on January 10, 1904, in Liverpool, England, to a family of musicians. His father, Charles Robinson, was a well-known conductor, and his mother, Florence Robinson, was a pianist. Robinson grew up in a musical environment and showed an early interest in music. Robinson began his musical education at the age of six when he started taking piano lessons. He later learned to play the violin and the organ. He attended the Liverpool College of Music, where he studied composition, conducting, and piano. He also studied at the Royal College of Music in London, where he received a scholarship to study conducting. In 1926, Robinson made his debut as a conductor with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. He was only 22 years old at the time, and his performance was well-received by the audience and critics. He went on to conduct several other orchestras in England, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. In 1931, Robinson moved to the United States and became the conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He held this position for five years and was credited with improving the orchestra's sound and reputation. He also conducted the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra during this time. In 1936, Robinson was appointed the conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in London. He held this position for ten years and was instrumental in establishing the orchestra's reputation as one of the best in the world. He conducted several premieres of works by contemporary composers, including Benjamin Britten and William Walton. During World War II, Robinson served in the British Army and conducted concerts for the troops. He also conducted the first performance of Britten's War Requiem in 1962, which was a tribute to the victims of the war. In 1946, Robinson was appointed the conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. He held this position for 17 years and was credited with improving the orchestra's sound and repertoire. He also conducted several premieres of works by American composers, including Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber. Robinson was a champion of contemporary music and conducted several premieres of works by living composers. He was also known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. He was a versatile conductor who was equally at home conducting opera, ballet, and choral music. Robinson was also a respected educator and taught conducting at the Juilliard School in New York City. He was a mentor to several young conductors, including Leonard Slatkin and James Conlon. Robinson received several awards and honors during his career, including the Order of the British Empire in 1953 and the Kennedy Center Honors in 1981. He was also inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 1998. Robinson died on October 13, 1984, in Washington, D.C. He was 80 years old at the time of his death. He left behind a legacy as one of the most respected and influential conductors of the 20th century. His contributions to the world of music continue to be celebrated and remembered today.

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