Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/297/5
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/297/5
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from New York
Date(s)
- 10 Nov. 1953 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1907-1996)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
They have had to postpone "L'Italiana in Algeri" until next year because "La Cenerentola" sells so well. Does not want to do a similar piece before the first has been commercially exhausted. Has lots of materials to inspire Beaton and should be able to pay him in advance. With Jean Rosenthal, he has done daring and original productions and they have improved the opera repertory past belief. Minnie Astor has married a nice painter rather than the Earl of Warwick. Francis Bacon has had a big success. Fred won't be working with them for a long time and plans to go to London.