Typescript letters from Ernst von Siemen, Harald Genzmer, Johannes Ludwig and Sue Phipps arranging the award ceremony. Some letters are in German and have not been translated.
Includes handwritten drafts of Britten's letters and typescript copies by his secretary Rosamund Strode.
Britten's letters imply he is the first musician to win this prize, and that his poor health delayed him in receiving it. It was received at the Aldeburgh Festival in June1974.
Also includes a booklet for the 'Ernst von Siemens - Musikpreis 'award and article within titled 'Laudatio auf Benjamin Britten'. This is written in German and has not been translated, but mentions Britten's work with the English Opera Group, Peter Pears and Britten's operas.
The prize is connected to Bayerische Akademie Der Schonen Kunste.
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