Harlow Robinson

Harlow Robinson is an author, lecturer, and journalist. His books include Sergei Prokofiev: A Biography and Russians in Hollywood: Hollywood’s Russians. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Musical America, and Opera News. He is emeritus professor of history at Northeastern University.

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Harlow Robinson - October 14, 2025

The departing music director marshaled hundreds of LA Phil musicians in a vibrant performance at Disney Hall.

Harlow Robinson - September 23, 2025

Due to popular demand, LA Opera has added extra performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through Oct. 12.

Harlow Robinson - September 23, 2025

Tim Greiving’s new book narrates the personal and professional life of Hollywood's most famous composer, in obsessive detail.

Harlow Robinson - September 9, 2025

Ellen Reid’s meditation on motherhood Body Cosmic and Mozart’s Requiem share a program that contemplates human existence.

Harlow Robinson - September 9, 2025

The new record from the Bay Area-based ensemble features three European works composed during or just after World War II.

Harlow Robinson - September 3, 2025

Romanian soprano Adela Zaharia will sing Gilda in San Francisco Opera's production of Verdi's Rigoletto, which runs from Sept. 5-27.

Harlow Robinson - August 19, 2025

The company’s 2025 festival season features bold productions that invite the natural world in.

Harlow Robinson - August 19, 2025

The Aug. 14 program at the Hollywood Bowl brought masterful performances of works by Russian and Russophile composers.

Harlow Robinson - July 30, 2025

Composer Aleksandra Vrebalov’s work will be performed during Cabrillo's “Chasing Light” program on August 2.

Harlow Robinson - July 15, 2025

In San Marino, the group pays homage to its namesake ensemble with spirited performances of Hugo Wolf, Alexander Borodin, and César Franck.