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Robert Simpson: String quartet no. 9, 1982-1985

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MS. Mus. b. 616

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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'

Dates

  • Creation: 1982-1985

Extent

58 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Mus. b. 616

Biographical / Historical

Robert Simpson (1921-1997) was an English composer and broadcaster. For more information, see Grove Music Online.

Repository Details

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