Simpson | Robert Wilfred Levick | 1921-1997 | composer
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Archive of Hugh Ottaway
Collection
A collection of Hugh Ottaway's writings on music, including biographies of composers, 1933-1979, n.d.
Extents: 5.5 Linear metres (39 physical shelfmarks)
Dates:
1933-1979, n.d.
Archive of Robert Simpson
Collection
The archive of the composer Robert Simpson comprising predominantly photocopies of Simpson's music manuscripts, his writings and recordings, together with printed material (concert programmes, published music and books from the composer's library). Material created by the Robert Simpson Society also forms part of this archive.
Extents: 25.0 Linear metres (117 boxes)
Dates:
c.1840-2016, n.d.
Letters concerning specific works by Edmund Rubbra, 1949-1966
File
Shelfmark: MS. Rubbra 3
Folder 1 (fols. 1-52). Letters concerning Rubbra's Symphony no. 5, op. 63 [first performed: 26 Jan 1949]. Contains:
(fol. 1) Manilla envelope, inscribed by Rubbra: ‘Letters re 1st performance of 5th. Symphony’. [Originally contained the letters on fols. 2-52]
(fol. 2) E. Alright, 26 Jan 1949
(fol. 3) Richard Arnell, 29 Jan 1949
(fol. 4) Jenra Bayliss...
Extents: 180 Leaves
Dates:
1949-1966
Robert Simpson: String quartet no. 9, 1982-1985
File
Shelfmark: MS. Mus. b. 616
String quartet no. 9 (Thirty-two variations and fugue on a theme by Haydn) by Robert Simpson (1982). Dated at end of score: '3.05 p.m. 25 iv 82 at Chearsley'.Photocopy of the autograph score with a few corrections and other annotations in the hand of the composer.Inscribed: 'To Edmund, with love and profound respect, from Bob. 12.iv.85'
Extents: 58 pages
Dates:
1982-1985