Christopher Robson

Christopher Robson (/ˈrɔːbsən/; born 1953^[1]) is a Scottish countertenor.^[2]

Robson studied trumpet alongside voice early in his career.^[3] As a singer, he debuted in the English National Opera production of L'Orfeo in 1981.^[1][2] In 1984, Robson performed the role of the titular pharaoh in the US premiere of the Philip Glass opera Akhnaten with the Houston Grand Opera in 1984.^[4] In contrast to Paul Esswood's portrayal at the world premiere in Stuttgart, Robson appeared on stage in Houston in a convincingly nude bodystocking that speculated on androgynous ancient depictions of the pharaoh.^[5] Robson performed the role with the New York City Opera in the same year,^[6] and performed the role again the following year in the opera's British premiere with the English National Opera.^[7] In 1995, Robson performed the role of Arsamane in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's first production of Händel's Serse,^[3] and performed the role again in 1997 in Munich under the direction of Ivor Bolton.^[8]

Robson served on the jury for the ARD International Music Competition in 2024.^[9]