Robinson, Forbes

Bravura Basses

1 CD / ABC Classics Import / 2011-07-26

Works: Arrigo Boito: Mefistofele; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Don Giovanni; Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio); Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Le nozze di Fig...
Performers: Brannigan, Owen; Coad, Conal; East, Angela; Ghiaurov, Nicolai; Herford, Henry; Martin, Bruce; Myers, Raymond; Nimsgern, Siegmund; Pape, Rene; Parkin, David; Parsons, Geoffrey; Rhodes, Teddy Tahu; Rob...
Conductors: de Fabritiis, Oliviero; Rudner, Ola; Measham, David; Divall, Richard; Franks, Dobbs; Solti, Sir Georg; Weigle, Sebastian; Cleobury, Stephen; Boult, Adrian; Gardiner, John Eliot; Greene, Andrew; Davis...

Britten: Peter Grimes / Jon Vickers, Heather Harper, Jonathan Summers, Elizabeth Bainbridge

2 CD / Decca / 2011-07-12

Works: Benjamin Britten: Peter Grimes
Performers: Robinson, Forbes; van Allan, Richard [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Vickers, Jon
Conductors: Davis, Colin
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra

Full track lists and synopses n English, German and French.

A "powerful, heroic interpretation"-The Penguin Guide...continue...
Recording information: All Saints' Church, Tooting, London (04/1978/05/1978)....continue...

Verdi: Macbeth

2 CD / Bella Voce Import / 2010-02-23

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth; Otello
Performers: Berry, Noreen; Boniface, Edgard; Brian Wrigt; Celia Penny; Davies, Rhoderick; Del Monaco, Mario; Dobson, John; Gobbi, Tito; Jean Holmes; Robinson, Forbes; Shuard, Amy; Thomas, Glynne; Turp, Andre
Conductors: Molinari-Pradelli, France; Sanzogno, Nino

Hector Berlioz: Les Troyens

4 CD / Testament / 2009-08-11

Works: Hector Berlioz: Les Troyens, opera, H. 133a; Spoken Word: Jon Vickers in conversation with Jon Tolansky
Performers: Allman, Robert; Carlyle, Joan; Davies, Rhoderick; Elms, Lauris; Evans, Edgar; Kelly, David C. [Bass Vocal]; Langdon, Michael; Lewis, Ronald; Robinson, Forbes; Rouleau, Joseph; Shuard, Amy; Thebom, Bl...
Conductors: Kubelik, Rafael
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra

From our privileged position, half a century on, there may be a temptation to feel superior and to undervalue the 1957 Covent Garden Trojans and...continue...

Bliss: The Olympians / Fairfax, Ambrosian Singers & Soloists, et al

2 CD / Opera D'Oro / 2008-06-10

Works: Arthur Bliss: The Olympians, opera in 3 acts, F. 97
Performers: Bohan, Edmund; Dickerson, Bernard; Hemsley, Thomas; Herincx, Raimund; McAlpine, William; Minty, Shirley; Pashley, Anne; Robinson, Forbes; Woodland, Rae
Conductors: Fairfax, Bryan

In the 1920s, Arthur Bliss was probably the most talked-about composer in England, and certainly the most widely performed abroad. He was knighted in 1950...continue...

Historical - Verdi: La Traviata / Rescigno, Callas, Valletti, Zanasi, Collier, Roberts, Troy, Robinson, et al

2 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2008-05-01

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La traviata
Performers: Callas, Maria; Collier, Marie; Roberts, Lea; Robinson, Forbes; Troy, Dermot; Valletti, Cesare; Zanasi, Mario
Conductors: ; Rescigno, Nicola
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Chorus; Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra

To quote Verdi's own words, the very first performance of 'La Traviata' that took place at the Teatro La Fenice of Venice, on March 6,...continue...

Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, etc: Operas / Corelli, et al

14 CD / Bravissimo / 2007-10-16

Works: Ruggero Leoncavallo: Pagliacci, opera; Giacomo Puccini: Tosca; Turandot; Umberto Giordano: Andrea Chénier; Gaetano Donizetti: Poliuto; Giacomo Meyerbeer: Die Hugenoten; Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovat...
Performers: Bastianini, Ettore; Callas, Maria; Capecchi, Renato; Carbonari, Virgilio; Carlin, Mario; Cassinelli, Antonio; Corelli, Franco; Cossotto, Fiorenza; de Palma, Piero [Tenor Vocal]; Dutoit, Laurence; Equ...
Conductors: Simonetto, Alfredo; Gibson, Alexander, Sir; Matacic, Lovro von; Votto, Antonino; Gavazzeni, Gianandrea; Karajan, Herbert von

Seven complete operas starring the great Franco Corelli! Seven great live opera recordings at budget price in one space-saving set, featuring a twenty-four page booklet...continue...

Legendary Performances of Franco Corelli - 7 Operas

14 CD / Opera D'Oro / 2006-03-14

Works: Ruggero Leoncavallo: Pagliacci, opera; Giacomo Puccini: Tosca; Turandot; Umberto Giordano: Andrea Chénier; Gaetano Donizetti: Poliuto; Giacomo Meyerbeer: Die Hugenoten; Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovat...
Performers: Bastianini, Ettore; Callas, Maria; Capecchi, Renato; Carbonari, Virgilio; Carlin, Mario; Cassinelli, Antonio; Corelli, Franco; Cossotto, Fiorenza; de Palma, Piero [Tenor Vocal]; Dutoit, Laurence; Equ...
Conductors: Simonetto, Alfredo; Gibson, Alexander, Sir; Matacic, Lovro von; Votto, Antonino; Gavazzeni, Gianandrea; Karajan, Herbert von

Franco Corelli (1921-2003), by virtue of his thrilling tenor voice and handsome stage presence, was one of the most popular opera singers on the international...continue...

Grand Tier - Puccini: Tosca / Gibson, Milanov, et al

2 CD / Opera D'Oro / 2005-08-09

Works: Giacomo Puccini: Tosca
Performers: Corelli, Franco; Guelfi, Giangiacomo; Langdon, Michael; Milanov, Zinka [Soprano Vocal]; Robinson, Forbes; Tree, David
Conductors: Gibson, Alexander, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra

"Regardless of how many 'Toscas' decorate your shelves, you wouldn't want to miss the only one with the pairing of Zinka Milanov and Franco Corelli....continue...

Beethoven: Fidelio / Klemperer, Jurinac, Vickers, et al

2 CD / Testament / 2004-01-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72
Performers: Dobson, John; Frick, Gottlob; Godfrey, Victor; Hotter, Hans; Howarth, Elgar; Jurinac, Sena; Morison, Elsie; Robinson, Forbes; Vickers, Jon; Ward, Joseph
Conductors: Klemperer, Otto
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Chorus

"No opera was closer to Klemperer's heart than 'Fidelio', and his famous 1962 EMI recording has remained the benchmark by which all others are judged....continue...

Legendary Performances - Andrea Chenier, etc /Franco Corelli

8 CD / Opera D'Oro / 2002-11-05

Works: Umberto Giordano: Andrea Chénier; Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore; Giacomo Puccini: La Fanciulla del West; Tosca
Performers: Bastianini, Ettore; Cazzato, Michele; Cesarini, Athos; Corelli, Franco; Forti, Carlo; Frazzoni, Gigliola; Gobbi, Tito; Guelfi, Giangiacomo; Höngen, Elisabeth; Hurshell, Edmund; Konetzni, Hilde [...
Conductors: Matacic, Lovro von; Karajan, Herbert von; Votto, Antonino; Gibson, Alexander, Sir
Ensemble: Milan Teatro alla Scala Orchestra; Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Chorus

Puccini: Tosca / Gibson, Milanov, Corelli, Guelfi, et al

2 CD / Opera D'Oro / 2002-06-04

Works: Giacomo Puccini: Tosca
Performers: Corelli, Franco; Guelfi, Giangiacomo; Langdon, Michael; Milanov, Zinka [Soprano Vocal]; Robinson, Forbes; Tree, David
Conductors: Gibson, Alexander, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Chorus

Verdi: La forza del destino / Solti, Bergonzi, et al

3 CD / Opera D'Oro / 2002-01-08

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino
Performers: Bergonzi, Carlo; Berry, Noreen; Capecchi, Renato; Cavalli, Floriana; Dobson, John; Ghiaurov, Nicolai; Kelly, David C. [Bass Vocal]; Robinson, Forbes; Shaw, John; Veasey, Josephine
Conductors: Solti, Sir Georg
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra

Verdi's sprawling tragedy is presented in excellent sound featuring Carlo Bergonzi and Nicolai Ghiaurov. Live performance, London, October 1, 1962....continue...

The Glories of Handel Opera / Berganza, Kirkby, Horne, et al

1 CD / Decca Import / 2001-02-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: Alcina; Orlando; Riccardo Primo, HWV 23; Atalanta; Semele; Rodelinda; Ezio, HWV 29; Giulio Cesare; Rinaldo; MEDLEY; Berenice, Regina d'Egitto, HWV 38
Performers: Berganza, Teresa [Mezzo Soprano Vocals]; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Evans, Geraint [Baritone]; Greevy, Bernadette [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Haim, Emmanuelle [Condcutor/Harpsichord]; Horne, Mari...
Conductors: Hogwood, Christopher; Rousset, Christophe; Bonynge, Richard; ; Gibson, Alexander, Sir; Balkwill, Bryan; Lewis, Henry
Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music (UK); Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Les Talens Lyriques; New Symphony Orchestra; Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra; Suisse Romande Orchestra; Vienna Cantata Or...

Britten: Peter Grimes / Davis, Vickers, Harper, et al

2 CD / Philips / 1999-06-15

Works: Benjamin Britten: Peter Grimes
Performers: Allen, Thomas; Cahill, Teresa; Dobson, John; Harper, Heather; Lanigan, John; Pashley, Anne; Payne, Patricia; Robinson, Forbes; Summers, Jonathan; van Allan, Richard [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Vickers, Jon
Conductors: Davis, Colin
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Chorus