Can't believe I missed this news before now, but the great scholar, known
best for his commentaries on Haydn's music and life, passed away last
month, in the 200th anniversary year of the composer's death.  He was
also an authority on Mozart and Handel.

For an obituary,

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/6646024/HC-Robbins-Landon.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/nov/24/hc-robbins-landon-obituary

And for a fairly recent interview by Brian Robins:

http://www.earlymusicworld.com/id29.html

Haydn lovers around the world owe HCRL an immense debt.

Bill H.

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