Shelfmark
MS 412D
Author
Title
Autograph letter signed from Peter Warlock to "Colin" [Taylor].
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London?], 1929.
Physical description
[2] p. ; 26 x 20 cm.
Note
Devised title.
Note
Autograph letter is dated 6 August 1929.
Note
Place of production inferred from the composer's activity in London that year.
Summary, etc.
Summary: The letter discusses the upcoming Delius Festival in October, organized by Beecham as a major tribute to the composer. The composer is editing a new magazine for the League of Opera, launching in September. He recently visited Delius at Grez-sur-Loing, discovered an almost-complete score of Dowson’s Cynara, and helped finalize it for the festival alongside other rare works. He praises composer Leslie Heward and notes stepping away from composing to focus on other commitments. The composer mentions conducting their own piece, Capriol, at an upcoming Promenade Concert and criticizes the trend of composers conducting their own works. Lastly, he confirms adopting "Peter Warlock" as his public name for simplicity and provided his address.
Cite as
Eton College Library, MS 412D.
Subject
Subject
Subject
Subject
Warlock, Peter, 1894 - 1930 Manuscripts.
Genre/Form
Correspondence.
Genre/Form
Letters.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B53409