ROTHWELL (Evelyn, b. 1911, Oboist, wife of Sir John Barbirolli)

Group of 5 Typed Letter Signed and 1 Autograph Letter Signed to Harold Chipp of the Cheltenham Gramophone Society, arranging to talk on the oboe, "Some very good friends ... are anxious for me to stay ... no hotel bill!!!" (5th July 1948), "I would of course demonstrate the character ... of the oboe ... by playing a few notes" but more "would be impracticable without piano accompaniment. Mr Barbirolli joins me in sending good wishes ... We did indeed enjoy the Festival last week" (8th July 1948), "I shall hope to have the test records of the Mozart Oboe Concerto" (21st December 1948), "I should like to do a short group with Piano with you ... perhaps we could rehearse ... early on Monday afternoon" (4th January 1949), "It was a great personal and musical pleasure to have your co-operation at the Piano" (20th January 1949), "I am proud and delighted ... that I broke a record for your attendances!!" (2nd February 1949), 6 sides 4to and 1 side 8vo., 79 Appleby Lodge, Rusholme, Manchester 14, 5th July 1948 - 2nd February



Item Date:  1949

Stock No:  18817      £45

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