DELLER (Alfred, 1912-1979, Counter-tenor) with his accompanist Desmond DUPRÉ (1916-1974, Lutenist), his wife (1926-2014, Writer and Artist), Spencer LEESON (1892-1956, Headmaster fo Winchester and Bishop of Peterborough) and W. G. S. ADAMS (1874-1966, Scottish Political Scientist)

Signatures on leaf from visitors’ book, with several others, each dated and with their addresses, 1 side oblong 4to., unevenly removed from the book, dated from 20th October to 19th December,

Deller created Oberon in Britten’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, 1960, and is the subject of Hardwick’s ‘A Singularity of Voice’, 1968. Alfred Deller and Desmond Dupré were prominent figures in the 20th century revival of early music.
Adams became principal of an Oxford College and a leader in the fields of voluntary service and rural regeneration.

Item Date:  1951

Stock No:  42431      £125

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