St John‘s College Personal Collections

Manuscript score 'They that put their trust in the Lord'

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7 Nov. 1946

Anthem composed in memory of members of St John's College who died in the Second World War. Text from Psalm CXXV vv. 1, 2. Manuscript dated 7 Nov. 1946. Published by Oxford University Press, 1948.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

Papers of Robin Orr

Orr
Fonds
1937–2001

Manuscript and printed scores, some correspondence.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

Photocopy of manuscript score 'A carol for Christmas'

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14 Oct. 2001

Part of Papers of Robin Orr

For eight voice choir. Commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Musicians to whom it is dedicated. Duration c. 4 minutes.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

Photocopy of manuscript score 'O Gracious Light'

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1999

Part of Papers of Robin Orr

For eight voice choir. Composed for Stephen Cleobury and the BBC Singers. Duration c. 4 minutes.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

'Rhapsody for string orchestra: study score' (New York: Anglo-American Music Publishers, 1982)

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1982

Part of Papers of Robin Orr

Composed in 1956. Duration c. 11 minutes.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

'Seven Scots songs for solo or unison voices' (London: O.U.P., 1956)

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1956

Part of Papers of Robin Orr

Comprises 'Low doun in the Broom', 'Saw ye Johnie comin'', 'Willie's gane to Melville Castle', 'O can ye sew cushions?', 'Jenny come doun to Jock', 'Bessie Bell and Mary Gray', 'Hoolie and Fairly or The drunken wife of Galloway'. Dedicated to Alison, David, and Jeannie.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

'Sonata for viola and piano' (New York and London: Anglo-American Music Publishers, 1981)

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1981

Part of Papers of Robin Orr

Viola part edited by Watson Forbes, to whom the piece is dedicated. Originally published by O.U.P. in 1949. Duration 16 minutes.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

'Sonata: violin & harpsichord (or pianoforte)' (London and New York: Anglo-American Music Publishers, 1983)

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1983

Part of Papers of Robin Orr

Composed in 1956. Duration c. 16 minutes.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

'Sonatina: violin & piano' (s.l.: Anglo-American Music Publishers, 1984)

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1984

Part of Papers of Robin Orr

Dedicated to Joyce De Groote. Originally published by O.U.P. in 1946.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

'Spring cantata for mezzo soprano solo, chorus and orchestra (with piano obbligato)' (London: O.U.P., 1956)

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1956

Part of Papers of Robin Orr

Words from Helen Waddell 'Medieval Latin Lyrics' and Thomas Nashe, music by Orr. Dedicated to Denis Fielder. First performed by the combined choirs of the Cambridge High Schools, 27 March 1957. Duration c. 25 minutes.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

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