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Beaton/D/1/9/48
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- 11 August 1959 (Creation)
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2p paper
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Autograph letter in French signed Henri to Beaton from Fargues, Gironde, France. Encloses the musical score, as Beaton agrees with his composition. Made the amendments desired by Beaton on "Primrose, Lavender, Juniper". Beaton will have to have each instumental and vocal part copied, so that the four chosen singers can learn them. There could be two children's voices, one woman's voice and a man's voice (for the sailor). Sauguet asks Beaton to let him know if he has managed to secure a studio for the recording, and when for. The five musicians will also have to be secured for that day. Sauguet wishes to know soon if he has to come to London - he will direct to avoid the added cost of a conductor - as friends of his are going to come over towards the end of the month, and there are plans of travelling to Florence and Lucca at the beginning of September. Assumes Beaton is back from New York and in full rehearsals.