Handwritten letters from Anne Macnaghten asking Britten and Pears to perform in her concerts. She suggests they could perform Winter Words. Includes a letter addressed to Mr Cullum, Britten's secretary. Macnaghten mentions she has plans to approach Dennis Brain and expresses her hope that she will be able to introduce Britten and Pears to the Arts Council. Her letters suggest that Britten and Pears declined the opportunity to perform due to scheduling conflicts or payment issues.
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See also BBA/MACNAGHTEN_QUARTET and BBS/MACNAGHTEN_CONCERTS for Britten's sponsorships and correspondence with the group and Anne Macnaghten.
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