MS Mus. 1784/1/15

1: ff. 1-8: Cassadó, Gaspar: Cellist and composer: 2 May 1949: Telegram from Cassadó to inform Sargent he must play the Dvořák Cello Concerto for reasons he 'will explain later'

2: f. 2: C.S. Forsyth: A.T. Chenhalls & Co. Chartered Accountants: 1 April 1949: Concerning administration of Sargent’s financial accounts

3: ff. 3-13: The National Association of Brass Band Conductors: April 1949: Copy of journal ‘The Conductor: The Quarterly Jounrnal of The National Association of Brass Band Conductors’ 1/12 (April 1949)

4: ff. 14-19: Christain Dupriez: Programmer and Musical Commentator, Institut national belge de radiodiffusion: 30 January-19 February 1949: Request for biographical notes on Sargent for a radio programme, later to be used for an article in ‘Micro-Magazine’; encloses a script for the programme [text in French]

5: ff. 20-28: Alan Lascelles: Private Secretary to the King: 9-February-16 May 1949: Copy of letter from Sargent requesting advice on how to invite the Queen or Princess Elizabeth to a Chopin Centenary Concert; accompanied by programme for the concert, a historical essay by Arthur Hedley of the London Chopin Centenary Committee, and typescript of Court Circular of 16 May 1848

6: f. 29: Herbert Downes: Viola player: 7 April 1949: Seeks to perform again with Sargent; he has already suggested to the BBC a Promenade Concert

7: f. 30: John Dugdale: Member of Parliament, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty: 11 April 1949: Request for a meeting with Sargent to discuss what he perceives to be a poor quality of classical repertoire played by Royal Marine Bands on ceremonial occasions

8: ff. 31-33: Elma Dangerfield, Executive Secretary, British Institute for Political Research; Sir Paul Dukes, Author: 12-28 March 1949: Dukes writes on behalf of the British Institute for Political Research to request he open their first musical meeting; Sargent suggests they approach someone with better availability

9: ff. 34-35: Philip York Bowen: Chappell & Co. Ltd. Music Publishers: 21-29 March 1949: Concerning Sargent’s offer to make alterations to the score of Bax’s ‘The Garden of Fand’ to enable it to be played with three instead of four clarinets

10: ff. 36-39: L.W. Roberts: General Secretary, The Croydon Gramophone Society: 18 March 1949: Reports on the activities of The Croydon Gramophone Society and provides list of recordings and statement of accounts

11: f. 40: M. de Wolfe: De Wolfe Music Printers and Publishers: 8 March 1949: Writes to ask whether Sargent intends to perform ‘Images Russes’ by Konstantinoff, a score of which he has been loaned

12: ff. 41-43: [Not correspondence]: 19 March 1949: Press reviews of a performance of ‘The Apostles’ with the Bradford Choral Society conducted by Sargent at Eastbrook Hall on 18 March 1949

13: ff. 44-48: Central Music Library Limited: 1949: Brochure for the Central Music Library

14: f. 49: Frank Lavery: Conductor, Currock Choral Society: 25 January 1949: Request for a signed photograph of Sargent for a Junior Music Club which has been established by Currock Choral Society in Carlisle

15: f. 50: Robert Yates: Orchestral Librarian: 17 February 1949: Postcard authorising the return to bearer of the De Roos Viola Concerto in Sargent’s possession

16: ff. 51-52: Cyril J. Clayton: Allied Prisoner of War Memorial Church Fund: 17 February 1949: Request for Sargent to give a performance in support of the Allied Prisoner of War Memorial Church Fund

17: ff. 53-54: Patrick Hall: Hon. Sec. Chelsea Arts Club: 20 February 1949: Correspondence concerning Sargent’s attendance at the Annual Dinner of the Chelsea Arts Club on 25 April 1949

18: f. 55: Razia Sirajuddin: [Artist?]: 1 March 1949: Asks when it would be convenient for Sargent to pose for him again

19: f. 56: Susan McKenzie: Secretary [no further details]: 8 March 1949: Invitation to attend a luncheon party to meet Mrs Charles Dana Gibson [no context]

20: ff. 57-58: Margaret M. Conway: 17 February 1949: Seeks Sargent interest on her behalf for election, seeing he is on the list of Vice Presidents of R.H.K.B.Q [?]

21: f. 59: J. Broadbent: Of W.H. Cook, Ltd. [Printers]: Undated [1949]: Request for a photograph of Sargent for a concert programme

22: ff. 60-61: Harold A. Freeman: Chairman, Chester and District Music Society: 23 December 1948: Concerning a proposed performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ in Chester Cathedral in December 1949 for which the Society would like Sargent to conduct

23: f. 62: [Not correspondence]: Sargent’s card for honorary membership of Ciro’s Club

24: ff. 63-64: Nicholas Choveaux: Personal Manager of pianist John Vallier: 18-21 January 1949: Concerning a proposed recording of the Dohnyani Piano Concerto with John Vallier and the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sargent with Columbia Records; Sargent is in favour of the proposal

25: f. 65: Michael Smith: Cambridge Music Circle: 7 December 1948: Writes to Miss Reynolds to convey thanks to Sargent for his support of the Cambridge Music Circle

26: f. 66: [Eileen?] Davies: 16-January 1949: Thanks Sargent for a ‘heavenly evening’

27: f. 67: Harold Furness: Friend from Melton Mowbray: 15 April 1949: Thanks Sargent for sending him a recording of a Rachmaninoff Concerto (letter handwritten by his daughter Mary)

28: f. 68: Harold Furness: Friend from Melton Mowbray: 19 April 1949: Thanks Sargent for sending records (letter handwritten by his daughter ‘Margie’ [Margaret])

29: f. 69: Jean Furness: Friend from Melton Mowbray: 27 April 1949: Writes to inform Sargent that the Rachmaninoff disk he sent to them was broken but has now been replaced

30: f. 70: Jean Furness: Friend from Melton Mowbray: 27 March 1949: Writes to inform Sargent of the death of a mutual acquaintance [name unclear]

31: ff. 71-72: Freda Franklin: 10 April 1949: Request for a meeting with Sargent while she is visiting England

32: ff. 73-94: Jean [?]: Annual report of the Family Welfare Association 1946-47

33: ff. 95-97: Westminster City Hall: 4 May 1949: Response to an application to vote by post

34: ff. 98-99: Reginald Foort: Organist, composer: 2 January-21 April 1949: Letters from Reginald Foort concerning the score of his new piano concerto which he leaves and later collects from Sargent’s flat

35: f. 100: The Marquesa de Casa Maury: Chairman, The Feathers Clubs Association: 5 April 1949: Enquires whether Sargent in his capacity as a Fellow of the London Zoo can provide tickets for children of The Feather’s Club Association

36: f. 101: Fayer Wells: Photographer, Thorpe and Fayer Ltd.: 29 March 1949: Request to to take a portrait photograph of Sargent

37: f. 102: Ena Walland: Enoch Edition, Liber-Southern Limited: 15 February 1949: Confirms they can supply the string parts for Chabrier’s ‘Fete Polonaise’

38: f. 103: Edward Erdman: Edward Erdman & Co. [Estate Agents]: 8 February 1949: Enquires whether Sargent is interested in selling his flat; a heavily-underlined ‘no’ has been written on the page

39: f. 104: James T. Haywood: Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.: 7 February 1949: Request for Sargent’s opinions on Ture Rangström’s First Symphony40: f. 105: Tony Mayer: 11 January 1949: Writes to enclose a miniature score of the Fauré Requiem

41: f. 106: A. Eade: 19 January 1949: Invitation for Sargent to examine with a view to purchasing a collection of 45-50 volumes of choral scores

42: f. 107: F.M. Edwards: Formerly teacher at Stamford School: 21 January 1949: Invitation for Sargent to meet him if ever in Cambridge

43: f. 108: H.R.M. Builders (Fulham) Ltd.: March 1949: Card announcing change of name of Harley, Rallings & Morris Builders Ltd to H.R.M. Builders (Fulham) Ltd

44: f. 109: K.M.D. Howell: 29 April 1949: Request for Sargent to sign some Zoo tickets for her

45: f. 110: Richard [no surname]: Harris & Dixon Ltd.: 8 March 1949: Regrets he cannot come to the concert in the evening; his mother and father will like to see Sargent on their return from South America

46: f. 112: [Richard?] Hill: 11 May 1949: Invitation for Sargent to attend a concert in which ‘a different technique in recital presentation is being used’

47: f. 113: Beryl J. Golding: 5 May 1949: Congratulates Sargent on 21 years conducting the Royal Choral Society

48: ff. 114-116: Messrs. Gabbitas, Thring & Co., Ltd.: 8-28 April 1949: Request for an employment reference for cellist Mr D. Sisserman and copy of Sargent’s testimonial

49: f. 117: Paul Griffith: 21 April 1949: Invitation for Sargent to visit their home during his forthcoming visit to Hitchin

50: f. 118: John Greenwood: 24 April 1949: Regrets he did not have an opportunity to see the St Matthew Passion in Liverpool; invites Sargent to his wedding

51: f. 119: Charles G. Hammond: Society of Dillettante: 1 May 1949: Request for subscription to the Society of Dilettante

52: f. 120: Jos de Groen: Bassoonist: 25 March 1949: Seeks Sargent’s help to find work as a bassoonist in England

53: f. 121: O.L. Haynes: Proprietor, Greencroft Publications: 6 April 1949: Request for Sargent to answer a series of questions about music in the home for an article in a new magazine named ‘Husband’

54: ff. 122-123: Melanie Leslie Carter: Organising Secretary, The Greenock Arts Guild: 14 March-12 April 1949: Request for Sargent to send a telegram on the occasion of the opening of The Greenock Arts Guild premises; later thanks Sargent for his message of good wishes

55: ff. 124-126: Eric Hope: Pianist: 5 March 1949: Requests Sargent recommend him for performances at next Season’s Promenade Concerts; encloses promotional brochure and repertoire list

56: f. 127: Winifred Harvey: 9 February 1949: Request for Sargent’s advice on the tempo at which a particular work should be performed

57: f. 128: S.T. Shovelton: Secretary, Gilchrist Educational Trust: 24 February 1949: Invitation for Sargent to give a lecture to the Gilchrist Educational Trust

58: f. 129: William J. Gammon: Caricaturist and model ship-maker: 12 February 1949: Encloses a caricature of Sargent and requests his patronage as an ex-naval officer disabled at the Battle of Jutland

59: ff. 130-135: 1949: Programme of Concerts directed by Thomas Beecham at Glyndebourne, 23 April-26 June 1949

60: ff. 136-137: D. Waters: G.B. Equipments Limited: 18-25 January 1949: Concerning Sargent’s proposed written contribution to an educational chart about the orchestra

61: f. 138: A. Gordon Lovell: Hon. Treasurer, John Groom’s Crippleage, Inc.: 25 February 1949: Reminds Sargent of his annual gift to John Groom’s Crippleage which has not yet been received

62: f. 139: F.E. Neil: Secretary. Goodwin & Tabb Ltd: 9 February 1949: Concerning the loan of scores of Sibelius Symphony No. 2

63: f. 140: Ella Grant: Formerly French Horn player in British Women’s Symphony Orchestra: 1 February 1949: Seeks a purchaser for a French Horn; describes occasion of a previous meeting with Sargent

64: ff. 141-142: Jane Howard: London Opera Club: 1 February 1949: Request for Sargent to attend or conduct the London Opera Club production of Arthur Benjamin’s ‘Primadonna on 23 February 1949 to be performed in the presence of Princess Margaret

65: ff. 143-144: J.K. Clayton: Gilbert & Sullivan Society: 2 February 1949: Encloses a programme of the D’Oyle Carte Opera Season 1949 in Manchester

66: f. 145: [not correspondence]: September 1945: Typescript review of ‘A Student’s Concert’ from the Manchester Guardian by G.A. Hill

67: ff. 146-147: E. Kelland: International Artists Concert Agency: 28 April 1949 : Concerning arrangements for Sargent to conduct at the National Eisteddfod at Caerphilly 1950

68: ff. 148-149: Stanley J. Kennett: Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra: 29 April 1949: Request for a meeting with Sargent to discuss his concern about recent developments at the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra; Sargent apologises for missing him

69: ff. 150-156: Nora Kingsley Killip: [Music enthusiast]: 12 February 1949-16 April 1949: Request for permission to attend a rehearsal; thanks for permission granted

70: f. 157: A. Kingston-Stewart: Vocal teacher: 21 March 1949: Request for meeting with Sargent to discuss his perceived decline in standards of singing in the country

71: f. 158: Parry Jones: Tenor: 15 February 1949: Request for permission to sing a passage from ‘Isreal in Egypt’ in a particular manner

72: f. 159: Mary G. Keel: Orchestral oboe and cor Anglais player: 1949: Request for audition with Sargent

73: ff. 160-161: H. Wood Jarvis: Vocalist: 20 January 1949: Writes to make Sargent aware of Frederick Harvey, who he believes to be a ‘baritone without equal in this country’; encloses promotional leaflet for his book about the birth of the British Empire

74: f. 162: I. Leo Hepner: Hon. Sec. Imperial College Literary and Debating Society: 6 January 1949: Invitation for Sargent to participate in the Brains Trust for the Imperial College Literary and Debating Society on 1 March 1949

75: f. 163: Herbert Linton: 31 March 1949: Writes to enclose an article he has written on the interpretation of music requesting Sargent’s comments

76: f. 164: [unclear]: Joint Branch Manager, The London County Freehold and Leasehold Properties Ltd.: Concerning replacement of a square of glass in fanlight at Sargent’s property

77: ff. 165-166: Lavinia Lascelles, Caroline Lascelles [daughters of Henry Lascelles, Private Secretary to the King]: 30 March-20 April 1949: Correspondence between Sargent and Lavinia and Caroline Lascelles; he sends a choice of records and they request the Britten Variations on a Theme of Purcell

78: ff. 167-171: Carrie Millars: Flautist and Piccolo player, BBC Scottish Orchestra: 13 March-14 April 1949: Request for Sargent’s help; Millars wishes to leave the BBC Scottish Orchestra and find employment elsewhere; she refers to disagreements with the management of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra; Sargent has recommended she should be able to return to Liverpool

79: ff. 172-173: Christine Finchett: Director, Liverpool Child Welfare Association, Inc: 25 February-9 March 1949: Request for Sargent to speak at the Annual Meeting of the Liverpool Child Welfare Association

80: ff. 174-204: [Not correspondence]: The University of Liverpool: March 1949: Material relating to the Convocation of The University of Liverpool, including Meeting Agenda, Minutes, Draft Regulations and a voting paper