Music/Dance
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
Item Date: 1914
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Background
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.
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