Ralph Vaughan Williams

Vaughan Williams, Ralph

composer (1872-1958). Autograph postcard signed. no place. Oblong-small-8vo. 1 p. Age toned.
950 € (97412)

To musicologist Marion Scott (1877-1953) in London: „I hope the fee on Nov 26th for our writer’s song for Indian Love will give you great pleasure to arrange — but in any case please find a pianist.“ - Marion Scott was a champion of contemporary music and an advocate for women in music. She was the moving force behind the founding of the Society of Women Musicians (1911–1972) with her friends Katherine Eggar and Gertrude Eaton (1861–1940), a singer, editor and prison reformer.

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Vaughan Williams, Ralph

composer (1872-1958). Autograph postcard signed. no place. Oblong-small-8vo. 1 p. Browned.
500 € (97413)

To musicologist Marion Scott (1877-1953) in London: „Yes please give my address 13 cheque Walk Chelsea S.W. 3 | Will always be forwarded.“ - Marion Scott was a champion of contemporary music and an advocate for women in music. She was the moving force behind the founding of the Society of Women Musicians (1911–1972) with her friends Katherine Eggar and Gertrude Eaton (1861–1940), a singer, editor and prison reformer.

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Vaughan Williams, Ralph

composer (1872-1958). Autograph letter signed. Dorking. 4to. 1 page.
1.200 € (90403/BN60098)

To the musician Frederick Allan Wilshire (1868-1944) with thanks for an invitation, but politely having to decline it: "Thank you very much for Your kind invitation. But I fear it is doubtful if I can come to Bristol even for the performance [...] November is a very busy month for me I am so sorry [...]". - From the 1930s until the early 1950s Vaughan Williams lived in Dorking and was an initiator of the "Dorking and District Refugee Committee", providing music for the Abinger Pageant to raise funds for Abinger church. He facilitated the entire community, rich or poor, to access the highest quality music. - With embossed letterhead.

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