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David Robinson is a versatile
singer and actor frequently
invited to perform in opera,
operetta, zarzuela, musicals,
oratorio
and
Latin-American
concerts, having performed in
venues such as Carnegie Hall,
The Kennedy Center, Lincoln
Center, Wiener Konzerthaus,
Theater an der Wien, HongKong
Opera,
New
National
Theatre of Tokio, Compañía
Nacional de Opera México, Los
Angeles
Opera,
London
Symphony Orchestra, Théâtre
du Châtelet and the Munich
Philharmonic among others.
He most recently was invited to
participate in a film project, The
Bohemians.
Recognizing the importance of
the arts, he also collaborates with numerous arts, educational and
cultural organizations in Mexico, United States and Austria as an
advisor for artistic and cultural exchange events.
Link to website: www.davidrobinson.at
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Biography
David Robinson
Baritone
Born in Mexico City, Davíd Robinson began his career as a finalist for
two consecutive years in the National Voice Competition "Carlo
Morelli." Subsequently the National Opera Company of Mexico
engaged him as a soloist for opera, operetta, and zarzuela.
Upcoming engagements included the role of Gabriel von Eisenstein
in DIE FLEDERMAUS, which he successfully performed in Tel-Aviv, as
well as a series of upcoming concerts in Mexico, Austria and South
America, including repertoire from RIGOLETTO, LA TRAVIATA, BALLO
IN MASCHERA, DON CARLO, IL TROVATORE, DIE TOTE STADT, I
PAGLIACCI, TANNHÄUSER, FAUST & others.
Previous performances included the comedic role of Anibal in LUISA
FERNANDA at Theater an der in Wien with Plácido Domingo; several
roles
in
Leonard
Bernstein's CANDIDE with
the Munich
Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra with Kristjan
Järvi; recitals in Spain with renowned Spanish pianist David Gómez;
MADAME BUTTERFLY in Hong Kong and a series of concerts in the
Philippines.
Other engagements included a gala concert with the New National
Opera
of
Tokyo
in DIE
LUSTIGE
WITWE
and
LA
TRAVIATA; CANDIDE with
Musikfest
Bremen and
Wiener
Konzerthaus, as well as the role of Thug in the world-premiere of IL
POSTINO at Theater an der Wien. After these performances in
Vienna, he was invited by Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and the
Palace of Fine Artes and the Cervantino International Music
Festival in Mexico to perform the role of Cura in this world-premiere.
He sang other roles in DON GIOVANNI, FALSTAFF, LA TRAVIATA,
RIGOLETTO, DIE FLEDERMAUS and with Los Angeles Opera
in PARSIFAL and LUISA FERNANDA.
Being a versatile performer, Mr. Robinson made his debut with Lyric
Opera of San Diego as The Padre in MAN OF LA MANCHA. ("The most
impressive and subtle voice belongs to newcomer David
Robinson...had clarity and emotional power." San Diego Union
Tribune, CA.)
He recently finished filming the role of Al P. Benoit in the film "The
Bohemians", directed by José Luis Cortés, which will be premiered
during 2013.
David Robinson also an active concert performer, giving recital and
oratorio performances in the United States, Mexico, Europe & Asia;
performed as a soloist in Mozart's REQUIEM with the Sacramento
Choral & Orchestra Society. ("Of the four soloists, the shining star
fell to David Robinson. It's easy to see why Robinson is one of
Plácido Domingo's protégés. His warm voice radiated like a wellaimed bullet shot from a sonic gun." Sacramento Bee, CA.)
He has performed title roles in Zarzuelas in the United States and
Latin-America such as LUISA FERNANDA, LA TABERNERA DEL
PUERTO, EL BARBERILLO DE LAVAPIES, LA VERBENA DE LA PALOMA,
and LA DEL MANOJO DE ROSAS. Some of which were recorded and
broadcast for PBS in the United States.
Other
highlights
include
concert
versions
in EVGENI
ONEGIN and LIBUSHE with renowned Czech soprano Eva Urbanová.
As well as a recording with Albany Records in Boris Blacher's ROMEO
UND JULIA.
In Washington D.C. he performed a recital at the Mexican Cultural
Institute as part of the Embassy Series. He sang in THE DREAM OF
GERONTIUS with the North of England Festival Coir.
On
tour
he
performed
operettas
such
as
THE
MERRY
WIDOW and THE DESERT SONG("The show only provides one solo..,
but David Robinson's remarkable, soaring voice makes you wish for
more." Philadelphia Inquirer.)
Recipient of a Fulbright scholarship he attended the Academy of
Vocal Arts in Philadelphia for a year. He also attended SIVAM (Mexico
City) and the Israel Vocal Arts Institute (Tel Aviv.) He has had the
opportunity to study with artists of the caliber of Franco Corelli,
Renata Scotto, Francisco Araiza, Nello Santi, Mark Oswald, Dianna
Ruggiero, George Shirley and Otoniel Gonzaga.
He has sung in venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and
the United Nations, as well as with acclaimed companies throughout
the United States, Europe and Asia, including the Metropolitan Opera
Guild, Opera Orchestra of New York, Los Angeles Opera, Connecticut
Grand Opera, Sarasota Opera, Palm Beach Opera and the Washington
National Opera, Theater an der Wien, Wiener Konzerthaus, London
Symphony, Théâtre du Châtelet, Bremen Musikfest, Munich
Philarmonic Hong-Kong Opera and New National National Theater
Tokio among others.
Some future projects this year include concerts and a recording of a
jazz-classic program with arrangements of new and old LatinAmerican and world music songs, including new compositions by
various composers, some of which will be presented at Wiener
Konzerthaus and the role of the Singer in a production by Wiener
Festwochen of “The Ballad of El Muerto”, music by Diego Collatti and
text by Juan Tafur.
Reviews
"David Robinson filled in a variety of roles in Leonard Bernstein's
"Candide" with just the right smarmy slickness".
The Guardian
“The brilliant performance of young Mexican singer Davíd Robinson
must be singled out...... he enchanted us with his beautifully
sensitive and expressive voice.....”
Padderborn- Andrea Auffenberg
"The show provides only one solo..., but Davíd
remarkable, soaring voice makes you wish for more."
Philadelphia Inquirer
Robinson's
" . . . Stunning voice . . . extremely talented."
Delaware Times
“The most impressive and subtle voice belongs to newcomer David
Robinson...had clarity and emotional power."
San Diego Union Tribune, CA.
"Singers bring down the house . . . appearing as guest artist was
Davíd Robinson . . . his charm and beautiful voice were apparent.
Both are on the cutting edge of promising careers."
El Paso Herald Post
"Of the four soloists, the shining star fell to David Robinson. It's easy
to see why
Robinson is one of Plácido Domingo's protégés. His warm voice
radiated like a wellaimed bullet shot from a sonic gun."
Sacramento Bee, CA.
“ Robinson’s clear sound and capable performance...is so
effective that it takes constant reminding that his character should
be scorned…aptly looks and plays the macho Apollo that describes
him.” North County News , NY
“Davíd Robinson was an aptly sensitive and gentle…delightful.”
Advocate & Greenwich Time, CT.
“Their fiancés/Albanians were right on the duet mark … another
comic pair with flair”.
The Connecticut Post, CT.
"Good Singing...why don't we see more often singers as David
Robinson on the Israeli stage?"
Haarets Newspaper, Tel-Aviv, Israel
"His tone is solid and round, and delivered without a hint of stress . .
. at times he
reached a rarefied level of beauty...”
The News Press, Florida
"...Davíd Robinson is one of the most endearing in the opera . . .
wonderfully sung."
The Islander, Florida
"Davíd Robinson ...has a commanding presence.”
Sanibel-Captiva Guide, Florida
"Top vocal moments... beautiful bright voice.
"Williamsport Sun-Gazette
"Davíd Robinson showed passion in his singing . . . his smoothtimbered voice won him
an ovation.”
La Oferta News, California
"Davíd Robinson must be singled out for praise . . . will undoubtedly
linger in many listeners' memories.“
Valley News, New Hampshire
"Davíd Robinson's emotive and beautiful voice led the way in
Rigoletto's quartet and
Lucia's sextet."
Sun-Sentinel, Palm Beach
"Davíd Robinson was truly outstanding.”
"Sight Lines Vol. XIII No. 1 New York