Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London], 20 December 1898, and Selhurst, Surrey, 10 February 1900, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1898 Dec. 20.

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Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London], 20 December 1898, and Selhurst, Surrey, 10 February 1900, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1898 Dec. 20.

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Expressing gratification at seeing Bennett's name in print again, saying he agrees with Bennett and Mr. H.T. Parker that there is a tendency "to return to the Melodious Opera's and great classical works of the old Masters," that the musical world is getting quite tired, "'not to say sick' of Wagner, and composers of his order," etc.

2 items (8 p.) ; (12mo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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