Robin Hartwell obituary: Music lecturer with original thought
Robin Hartwell, senior music lecturer at Liverpool Hope University, dies aged 75. He was known for his original thinking in curriculum design and musical analysis.
Robin Hartwell, senior music lecturer at Liverpool Hope University, dies aged 75. He was known for his original thinking in curriculum design and musical analysis.
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