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Robert Donington

Robert Donington (1907–1990) was a British musicologist, editor and viol player.

Robert Donington

Born
1907 · Leeds.
Died
1990 · East Sussex.
Nationality
United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation
musicologist · editor · viol player · composer · musicographer · musician
Honours
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Languages
English

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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