Robert Simpson: String quartet no. 9
MS. Mus. b. 616
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Robert Simpson: String quartet no. 9
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. b. 616
Summary
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'
Date
1982-1985
Language
English
Physical extent
58 pages
Subject
String quartets
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Collection contents
Music manuscripts owned by Edmund Rubbra
Robert Simpson: String quartet no. 9
