He studied at the Warsaw Musical
Institute, the St. Petersburg Conservatory, and also in Milan, Italy. The
latter was due to a scholarshop bestowed by Grand Duke Konstantin for five
years of study in Italy. Dobkin made his operatic debut in Venice in 1908, and
continued to sing in Italy until 1909. He then returned to Russia and sang with
the Petrograd Opera Company from 1910-13. During WWI he sang in Scandinavia
(1917-1920), and rather than return to Russia after the Revolution, he came to
the United States in 1920 and made his debut with the New York Philharmonic
Orchestra. He gave many concert recitals, including some with the noted British
pianist, Dame Myra Hess, and toured the U.S. (1925-28). He also appeared on the
radio, and made a number of recordings, which included songs from the Yiddish
Theater. He was founder and director of the Free Musical Society and founder of
the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. Dobkin also taught.
Chronology of some appearances
1908 Venice Opera House
1910-1913 Petrograd Opera
RECORDINGS FOR SALE
Victor 11/13/1925
Fafael (Arensky): Serenade BVE-33786
Skazka o Czare Achromele : Prologue BVE-33785
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