Coates, Eric - Typed Letter Signed 1938 Programs Music Signed Strings the first of 5 opera

the first of 5 opera productions he would do with Callas

inscribed and dated in 1896

small ink stain at top right

shown as Lescaut in Puccini's Manon Lescaut

Russian ballet dancer (1908-2010)

Coates, Eric - Typed Letter Signed 1938 Programs Music Signed Strings the first of 5 operaEnglish composer (1886 1957) of light music. Typed letter in English signed by him, dated January 1st, 1938, to the BBC Orchestras percussionist Frederick Herbert Wheelhouse, assuring that if he ever take on an orchestra of my own I will certainly get into touch with you. Size is 7. 9 x 9. 8 inches, 1 page, central fold, some creases, with letterhead, in overall excellent condition. Original envelope ALSO INCLUDED.