later married the soprano Lorely Dyer; they had one daughter. Robinson's younger brother Eric Robinson (1908–74) was a popular conductor and broadcaster. In 1972 Robinson was appointed an Officer (OBE) of the Order of the British Empire. Robinson died in Brighton in 1984, aged 80. Notes References Who's Who, 1984, London, A & C Black, 1984, Cox, David: The Henry Wood Proms, London, BBC, 1980, External links Article by Philip Scowcroft on English composer/conductors, including Robinson 1904 births 1984 deaths Alumni of the Royal College of Music English conductors (music) British male conductors (music) Officers of the Order of the British Empire Musicians from Leeds People educated at the Stationers' Company's School 20th-century British conductors (music) 20th-century English musicians 20th-century British male musicians 20th-century British musicians BBC Orchestras Conductors associated with the BBC Proms