Robbins, Richard, 1940-2012

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American composer Richard Robbins was born in South Weymouth, Mass. on Dec. 4, 1940. He attended the New England Conservatory of Music, studied piano with Howard Goding, then studied in Vienna with Hilda Langer-Rühl, going on to become the director of the Music School at Rivers. He is well known for his evocative film scores for the films of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory.

From the description of Richard Robbins collection, 1976-2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71129972

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creatorOf Robbins, Richard, 1940-. Richard Robbins collection, 1976-2001. Library of Congress
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Birth 1940-12-04

Death 2012-11-07

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