| St John's Library/Orr contains: |
|---|
| A |
Manuscript scores and correspondence regarding Orr's manuscripts |
| B |
Printed scores |
|
Papers of Robin Orr
| Title |
Manuscript scores and correspondence regarding Orr's manuscripts |
| Reference |
A |
| Covering Dates |
1946–2001 |
| Extent and Medium |
1 box; paper |
|
| Content and context |
Box 1 |
| St John's Library/Orr/A contains: |
|
A1
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Manuscript score 'They that put their trust in the Lord'. Anthem composed in memory of members of St John's College who died in the First World War. Text from Psalm CXXV vv. 1, 2. Manuscript dated 7 Nov. 1946. Published by Oxford University Press, 1948.
Creator: R.K. Orr.
4p; paper. |
7 Nov. 1946 |
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A2
|
Manuscript score 'Come, and let yourselves be built: anthem for mixed voices and organ'. 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.
Creator: R.K. Orr.
4 copies; paper. |
Sep. 1961 |
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A3
|
Photocopy of manuscript score 'O Gracious Light'. For eight voice choir. Composed for Stephen Cleobury and the BBC Singers. Duration c. 4 minutes.
Creator: R.K. Orr.
7p; paper. |
1999 |
|
A4
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Photocopy of manuscript score 'A carol for Christmas'. For eight voice choir. Commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Musicians to whom it is dedicated. Duration c. 4 minutes.
Creator: R.K. Orr.
6p; paper. |
14 Oct. 2001 |
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A5
|
Correspondence and papers regarding Orr's manuscripts.
4 items; paper. |
1976–1984 |
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