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

Autograph Letter Signed to the Editor of 'The Observer', saying that he is just back from Belgium, and arranging "to see your representative with a view to publishing an interview with me ... on April 1st", 13 Portman Street, W., 28th March

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:  1914

Stock No:  51360      £75

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