THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

From R. Vaughan Williams,
The White Gates,
Westcott Road,
Dorking.

Sep 20 [1936]

Dear Sir

I should be glad to conduct  “Dona Nobis Pacem”¹ on Nov 13^th provided
(1)  I have a full orchestra (with sufficient strings including your best players)
(2)  I am allowed sufficient time for rehearsal (The work plays about 40 minutes)
As regards soloists – Mr Roy Henderson will be excellent – As regards Miss Renée Flynn I cannot remember ever having heard her sing – the type of voice required is like Mrs Baillie or Miss May Blyth capable of clear pp tone on high notes.
Yours faithfully

R Vaughan Williams

1. Catalogue of Works 1936/5.