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Robert Simpson (1) (1921–1997)

Author of The Symphony, Volume 1, Haydn to Dvorák

For other authors named Robert Simpson, see the disambiguation page.

39 Works 323 Members 6 Reviews 1 Favorited

Works by Robert Simpson

The Symphony, Volume 1, Haydn to Dvorák (1967) 104 copies, 2 reviews
Beethoven Symphonies (1970) 40 copies, 1 review
Carl Nielsen: Symphonist (1979) 16 copies, 1 review
The symphony (1972) 12 copies
Simpson: Symphony No. 9 (1998) 6 copies

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Canonical name
Simpson, Robert
Legal name
Simpson, Robert Wilfred Levick
Birthdate
1921-03-02
Date of death
1997-11-21
Gender
male
Education
Durham University
Occupations
composer
Organizations
British Broadcasting Corporation
Nationality
UK
Birthplace
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, UK
Associated Place (for map)
England, UK

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Reviews

7 reviews
An excellent, invaluable small book, full of insights.
½
This is a history of the symphony by composers beginning with Elgar and continuing into the twentieth century. The overview provides a useful reference for classical music lovers.
½
This is a history of the symphony from its beginnings through Dvorak. The reference book is valuable for classical music enthusiasts and others interested in an overview of the musical development of the symphony.
½
This work deals with Nielsen's symphonies and other works, and also compares Nielsen and Sibelius as symphonists.

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