HARVEY (Trevor Barry, b. 1911, Conductor)

2 Typed Letter Signed to Miss M.L. Whichello of the Cheltenham Gramophone Society, saying "I would far rather you made me an offer" about a fee, and suggesting " 'The Conductor's Job' ... in no way technical ... it is very important that audiences should be better informed ones than they usually are - then you wouldn't hear so much rubbish talked in the interval!", he reviews records as well as conducts (3rd May 1972), he has thought over the fee (£15) and fears "I cannot accept anything less than £20 ... I have explained this at some length, since societies seldom realise the busy musician's point of view ... As a professional, if I book a date, I keep it - Acts of God and other fatalities permitting!" (17th May 1972), together 3 sides 8vo, 1a Charlwood Place, S.W.1., 3rd - 17th May neat notes by Miss Whichello, light traces of paper clip

Harvey assisted at the Proms, 1949-1953, and was conductor-commentator of the Robert Mayer Concerts for Children, 1951-1973.

Item Date:  1972

Stock No:  17371      £20

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