Background
Irving, Robert Augustine was born on August 28, 1913 in Winchester, England. Arrived in the United States, 1958. Son of Robert Graham and Oriane (Tyndale) Irving.
conductor pianist and composer
Irving, Robert Augustine was born on August 28, 1913 in Winchester, England. Arrived in the United States, 1958. Son of Robert Graham and Oriane (Tyndale) Irving.
Scholar, Winchester College, England, 1926—1932. Scholar, Royal College Music, 1934—1936. Bachelor (scholar), New College, Oxford University, England, 1935.
Professor piano Winchester College, 1936—1940. Associate conductor British Broadcasting Corporation Scottish Orchestra, 1945—1948. Museum director Royal Ballet England, 1949—1958, New York City Ballet, 1958—1989.
Visiting conductor London Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, numerous others, United States and England, 1951—1991. With Royal Artillery, 1940-1941, with Royal Air Force, 1941-1945.