THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

The White Gates,
Dorking.

March 22 [1942]

Dear Arthur¹

Some years ago I wrote a brass band piece (which is still in my cupboard)
Overture to Henry V founded on the Agincourt song, a French tune & the “Kings March”  – I will look it over & if I think it good enough I will send it for your consideration
Yrs

RVW

1. Arthur Bliss succeeded Adrian Boult as Director of Music at the BBC in 1942.
2. Henry the Fifth, overture for brass band, Catalogue of Works 1933/5.