Robin Orr
Scottish composer (1909–2006)
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Summary
Robin Orr was born on June 2, 1909[1], in Brechin[2]. He died on April 9, 2006[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a composer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[8], University of Glasgow[9]
- Educated at: Pembroke College[10], Royal College of Music[11], Loretto School[12], Brechin High School[13]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: opera[16], symphony[17]
- Family name: Orr[18]
- Given name: Robin[19]
- Student of: Cyril Rootham[20]
- Instrument: pipe organ[21], organ[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[24]
Why It Matters
Robin Orr has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]
FAQs
Where was Robin Orr born?
Robin Orr's place of birth was Brechin[2].
Where did Robin Orr die?
Robin Orr passed away in Cambridge[4].
What did Robin Orr do for work?
Robin Orr worked as a composer[5].
Where did Robin Orr go to school?
Robin Orr was educated at Pembroke College[10], Royal College of Music[11], Loretto School[12], and Brechin High School[13].
What awards did Robin Orr receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].