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ELGAR, Sir Edward (1857-1934). Composer. Lengthy Autograph Letter Signed to [Alfred] Littleton of the publishers, Novello, 4 pages 4to, Plas Gwyn, Hereford, 30 August 1908. Concerning negotiations for the first American performance of the first symphony, and praising Littleton's diplomacy. '... I would not mention the sum again for this reason; the "sort-of-talked-over" offer was probably in conversation with Sanford who is their president &, I believe, backer. I remember it all but, as I told Calyton & you, the whole thing was conversational & "in the air"...'Elgar had suggested allowing New York to make an offer the première so that both Walter Damrosch and his brother Frank could be directly involved. [No: 20492] The image is of the first page only. |
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