Autograph letters signed (10), dated : [London], Glasgow, and "on the train" [presumably somewehere between Chicago and Boston], 1886-1897, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1886 Feb. 4 and 1896 Apr. 30.

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Autograph letters signed (10), dated : [London], Glasgow, and "on the train" [presumably somewehere between Chicago and Boston], 1886-1897, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1886 Feb. 4 and 1896 Apr. 30.

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Announcing the discontinuation of his concerts, discussing his engagement with and resignation from the Scottish Orchestra, reporting on the success of their American tour, saying he was offered the directorship of the National Conservatory [in New York] in succession to Dvořák but declined, praising Wagner's Symphony in C, mentioning Neruda, Ffrangcon-Davies, Vert, the Young People's Orchestral Concerts, etc.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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Ffrangcon-Davies, David, 1855-1918

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Henschel, George

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Sir George Henschel was a German-English composer, conductor, and baritone. He was the first conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, in addition to many appointments in England. His diverse compositions and arrangements showed influences of Brahms and Wagner. He was also professor of singing at the Royal College of Music. From the description of George Henschel letter to Mr. Greene, 1890 June 12. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53917419 Ger...