24 Oct 1951
Mentions journey from US and arrival in UK, first impressions of Royal Opera House, first rehearsals on Billy Budd with repetiteur, Britten-Pears recital at Victoria and Albert Museum and meeting them afterwards, opening performance of Covent Garden season, meeting Kathleen Ferrier and John Barbirolli, and rationing.
Letter and envelope postmarked 24 Oct.
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