Robert Edward Smith has written over 100 works for vocal and instrumental ensembles of all sizes ranging from unaccompanied viola to symphony orchestra.  He has been Composer in Residence at Trinity College Chapel since 1979 and taught harpsichord and continuo realization at the Hartt School, University of Hartford from 1992 to the present.  In 2002 he was appointed as Composer in Residence, St. John’s Memorial Chapel at Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Recent works include three sonatas for unaccompanied viola, two sonatas for violin and piano, a sonata for two violas, 24 preludes and fugues for organ, a sonata for flute, viola and harp, a concerto for trumpet and wind quintet, and Variations on an American Folk Tune for symphony orchestra. 

Also a distinguished harpsichordist, he is the first person since the eighteenth century to perform in public the complete harpsichord literature of François Couperin.  His recording J, S. Bach: Harpsichord Music in the Grand Manner (Wildboar Recordings) was named as one of the best recordings of the year by the American Record Guide in 1996.

Mr. Smith has been Director of the Trinity College Summer Chamber Music Series since 1997.

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