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Harold Hall Robinson
double bass
Internationally acclaimed artist, Harold Hall Robinson played his last official concert as Principal Bass with The Philadelphia Orchestra in September of 2022. Prior to this, Mr. Robinson spent ten seasons as principal bassist of the National Symphony Orchestra, eight seasons as associate principal of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and three seasons as principal of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. A prize winner at the 1982 Isle of Man Solo competition, Mr. Robinson has performed concertos with The Philadelphia Orchestra, the National Symphony, Houston Symphony, New York Philharmonic, the Rhode Island Philharmonic, American Chamber Orchestra, and the Greenville South Carolina Orchestra. In addition, Mr. Robinson is known for his outstanding recitals and masterclasses throughout the United States. Mr. Robinson is currently on the faculty of Curtis Institute and Juilliard.