Hugh S. Roberton

Hugh S. Roberton

Sir Hugh S. Roberton (1874 – 1952) was a Scottish composer, founder of the Glasgow Orpheus Choir. He wrote the choral work "All in the April Evening".

Australian politician Hugh Roberton was his son.


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