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R. Larry Todd

Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Music
Music
Box 90665, Durham, NC 27708-0665
081 Mary Duke Biddle, Durham, NC 27708

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Music · 2026 - Present Music, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor Emeritus of Music · 2026 - Present Music, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Recent News Items


Published June 15, 2021
10 Books About Music from Duke Authors

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Recent Scholarly Works


Beyond Virtuosity: Joachim, the Mendelssohn Circle, and the Illusion of Three Hands

Journal article Nineteenth Century Music Review · April 1, 2025 This article discusses illusions of ‘three hands’ in the circle of Joachim and the Mendelssohns, arguing that manifestations of ‘three hands’ at play created an aesthetic both in dialogue with the Golden Age of Virtuosity, and going beyond it. Though techn ... Full text Cite

Joseph Joachim: Intersections between Composing and Performing

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Fanny and Felix’s Musical Relationship

Book section · January 1, 2025 This chapter explores what is surely one of the core questions of the entire volume - how did Fanny and Felix interact as musicians and as composers? Both displayed prodigious musical talent at an early age, and both received a parallel musical education, ... Full text Cite
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Education


Yale University · 1979 Ph.D.
Yale University · 1976 M.Phil.
Yale University · 1974 B.A.