Biography

Robles Trio
Effective period / Period of releases: 1970
Members: John Underwood, Christopher Hyde-Smith, Marisa Robles, Frederick Riddle
The Robles Trio was a British chamber ensemble formed circa 1969 by renowned Spanish harpist Marisa Robles with her husband, flutist Christopher Hyde-Smith. They gave concerts across the UK and Europe and regularly appeared at the Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre's Gordon Craig Theatre since its opening. The group's broad repertoire included numerous sonatas and trios by Telemann, Vivaldi, Debussy, and Bax, and solo harp pieces by Händel, Salzedo, and Albéniz.Robles Trio
Marisa Robles — harp
Christopher Hyde-Smith — flute
John Underwood, Frederick Riddle — viola