THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

From R. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS,
THE WHITE GATES,
WESTCOTT ROAD,
DORKING.

2nd September, 1947.

Dear Janet

I listened into you on Sunday; unfortunately, my set had a bad rattle, but the voice sounded as lovely as ever.¹

I was not quite happy about your idea of the Water Mill. It seems to me it ought to be much more leisurely and almost lazy. It sounded a bit hurried.

Perhaps we may go together to see them one day.

Love Uncle Ralph

R. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

1. A broadcast performance on the Home Service (Sunday 31 August 1947, 10.15am) of Janet Fraser (contralto) included The Water Mill by VW.