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ReferenceBBA/LARKIN

Title

Correspondence between Benjamin Britten and Philip Larkin

Date1974

DescriptionThe correspondence relates to a proposed piece to celebrate the opening of the Humber Bridge, scheduled for 1976: Larkin writes that he has been asked to write poetry for this and invites Britten to contribute music. Britten's assistant Rosamund Strode replies that Britten's health does not permit him accept the commission or even to write back in person.

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