HENSCHEL (Sir George, 1850-1934, German-born Conductor, Composer, Singer and Pianist)

Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Allhusen, saying "Mrs Henschel is just leaving for London where I expect to arrive too on Saturday morning", and asking where to visit Mrs Allhusen on Saturday afternoon, 1 side 4to., Allt-na-criche, Aviemore, 19th June

Sir George sang in the St. Matthew Passion in 1877 under Brahms, conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra and was the first conductor of the Scottish Orchestra 1893-1895. He was knighted in 1914, never ceased to sing in public, including on radio, and at 84 held an exhibition of his paintings in London.

Item Date:  1911

Stock No:  51359      £75

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