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ReferenceBBA/ALDEBURGH_FESTIVAL_OF_MUSIC_AND_THE_ARTS/FROM/1968

Title

Correspondence from Benjamin Britten to the Aldeburgh Festival

Date1968-1969

DescriptionLetters from Benjamin Britten to the Aldeburgh Festival from 1968-1969 covering topics such as:
- A letter to Shostakovich planning the performance of Shostakovich's Cello Concertos and Romances with Rostropovich
- A letter to Charlie Chaplin with an invitation to Aldeburgh Cinema for the Festival
- Raising money for Snape Maltings after the fire in 1969

There are also letters to the Festival organisers and musicians with general plans arranging the performances and programmes.

Extent23 items

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