MEDTNER, Nicolai (1880-1951). Pianist and composer.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Nicholas Medtner') to the concert agency of Ibbs and Tillett, 2 separate pages 4to (small filing tears), 43 Belsize Avenue, 26 February 1930. Arranging for a private rehearsal with Sir Henry Wood and listing the pieces he will play for the Liverpool Philharmonic Society.

'... Could I ask you to write and tell the Liverpool Philharmonic Society that the group of piano pieces will be changed. I will play three fairy Tales: f minor from op. 26 and two op.20.
  With regard to the Columbia Company I would be very pleased if you could arrange for me to make the records between the 26 of March and 1 of April. ...'Medtner concludes with a discussion of problems relating to his work permit, and berates his New York agent for delaying matters.

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