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ReferenceMSC59/8

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Letter from Theodor Uppman to Jean Uppman

Date4 Dec 1951

DescriptionMentions press reviews of Billy Budd, John Greenwood, ovations for Uppman, the first night performance, tape recording of performance, Steuart Wilson, Britten and Basil Coleman’s comments during the intervals, curtain calls, telegrams and congratulations, party after the performance, interview by Leslie Mitchell of the BBC, Malcolm Sargent, David Webster, photography call, EM Forster and Eric Crozier, Joyce Grenfell, further rehearsals for Billy Budd, and Britten’s present to Uppman on opening night.
Letter and envelope postmarked 4 Dec.

'John [Greenwood] says that in his memory at Covent Garden no one has ever received such an ovation as I did Saturday night. I must admit, darling, that without the slightest doubt 'Billy Budd' on Saturday night was the greatest thrill I have ever experienced on the stage.'

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