Dart, Robert Thurston, 1921-1971 (musicologist and harpsichordist)
Biography
Robert Thurston Dart (1921-71) was an English musicologist, music editor and musician. His scholarship was informed by performance and he was a very innovative musical figure. He taught several generations of students, many of whom in their turn went on to become established and successful scholars and performers.
Thurston Dart came to the University of Cambridge in 1947 when he was appointed assistant lecturer in music. He became a full lecturer in 1952 and professor in 1962. He left Cambridge in 1964 to become King Edward Professor of Music in the University of London (King's College).
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Agreement about the publication of Musica Brittanica, 1950-03-02
Inventories of Dart's collections of books, scores, instruments, equipment and journals.
Stainer and Bell papers
Papers and contracts with publishers.
Musica Britannica and Encyclopaedia Britannica correspondence and agreements, 1950-05-12, 1951-01-07
2 handwritten and 3 typed letters with accompanying documents Correspondence by/to A. Lewis, T. Dart, F. Howes, Erlebach, H.A.F. Crewdson, Carpmaels & Ransford, Hyman Isaacs, Lewis & Miles,
Musica Britannica dedication correspondence, 1950-04-25, 1950-06-07
Correspondence by/to Edmund Fellowes, U. Alexander, Edward Ford, Thurston Dart, Frank Howes. 5 handwritten notes and letters, 11 typed letters (original), 1 typed letter (carbon copy), 1 envelope.
Musica Britannica list of subscribers with notes, 1957 - 1964
Inventories of Dart's collections of books, scores, instruments, equipment and journals.
Stainer and Bell papers
Papers and contracts with publishers.
Musica Britannica Mulliner Book correspondence, 1950-06-07, 1950-04-25
Correspondence by/to Professor Anthony Lewis and secretary, Howard, Denis Stevens, Thurston Dart, Gibson & Weldon, L. Braley Waterhouse & Co (Brigadier Crewdson)
Musica Britannica specimen tools, 1955-04-29
Inventories of Dart's collections of books, scores, instruments, equipment and journals.
Stainer and Bell papers
Papers and contracts with publishers.
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