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- 31 July 1941
Part of Papers of Max Newman
A list regarding how his belongings have been left in a room in College.
Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music
Part of Papers of Max Newman
A list regarding how his belongings have been left in a room in College.
Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music
Typescript letter signed to A.G. Lee
Part of Papers of Robin Orr
Requests that his musical manuscripts, deposited in St John's College Library in 1976, be returned to him, to be deposited in a more appropriate place. Would like the College to keep his manuscripts of 'They that put their trust in the Lord' and 'Come and let yourselves be built'.
Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music
Photocopy of manuscript score 'O Gracious Light'
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
Photocopy of manuscript score 'A carol for Christmas'
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
Manuscript score 'They that put their trust in the Lord'
Part of Papers of Robin Orr
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
Manuscript score 'Come, and let yourselves be built: anthem for mixed voices and organ'
Part of Papers of Robin Orr
Three manuscript copies, one dated Sep. 1961, and one printed copy. Commissioned by the Master and Fellows of St John's College, Cambridge, on the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the Foundation of the College, 1961. The text is taken from 'The New English Bible' I Peter 2: vv. 5, 9, 10. Published by Oxford University Press, 1963.
Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music
Autograph note signed to A.G. Lee
Part of Papers of Robin Orr
Thanks Lee for his letter. Will telephone to make arrangements with the College Library.
Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music
Autograph letter signed to A.G. Lee
Part of Papers of Robin Orr
Asks for manscript scores of his 'Festival Te Deum', presented to St John's College Library in 1976, to be returned, as it is to be published in New York.
Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music
Part of Papers of Robin Orr
Comprises 'Pastoral', 'The seagull and the ea-gull'. From three songs for voice and string orchestra commissioned for the Vale of Glamorgan Festival 1978 with funds provided by the Welsh Arts Council.
Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music
'Toccata alla Marcia for the Organ' (London: Hinrichsen Edition, 1957)
Part of Papers of Robin Orr
Duration approx. five and a half minutes. Hinrichsen Edition No. 540a.
Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music