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.

Articles By This Author

Harlow Robinson - November 18, 2025

Bringing 11 pieces together, Salastina harmonized different concepts of beauty.

Harlow Robinson - November 11, 2025

Music Director Brett Mitchell and the Pasadena Symphony honored late composer Jim Self and also offered music by Ravel and Berlioz.

Harlow Robinson - November 10, 2025

Sarah Kirkland's exciting new opera Hildegard, from Beth Morrison Productions, takes a modern look at the medieval saint and composer.

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.