21st Mar, 2020 10:00
Of Benjamin Britten interest : A collection of musical scores for the opera
including 'The Burning Fiery Furnace', 'Cantana Misericordium' Peter Grimes', 'Curlew River', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'Death in Venice, Act I & II' and the 'War Requiem', several signed and inscribed by the composer, one reading 'For Tom, with affection and gratitude, Ben' and several vinyl LPs of music by the composer.
Provenance: From the estate of Thomas Hemsley CBE (1927-2013) notable English baritone. During his illustrious career he performed at Glyndebourne, Covent Garden and worked with Benjamin Britten, Michael Tippett, Jean Cocteau and Igor Stravinsky.
Sold for £850
Of Benjamin Britten interest : A collection of musical scores for the opera
including 'The Burning Fiery Furnace', 'Cantana Misericordium' Peter Grimes', 'Curlew River', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'Death in Venice, Act I & II' and the 'War Requiem', several signed and inscribed by the composer, one reading 'For Tom, with affection and gratitude, Ben' and several vinyl LPs of music by the composer.
