Lot 12
Britten, Benjamin. Typed letter signed ("Benj Britten"), one page, on "The Red House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk" letterhead, 10 x 8 in., April 17, 1968. Writing as president of the Society for the Promotion of New Music, he shares with the chairman of that organization his reasons for refusing to participate in a vote for a new constitution:
"I am disturbed by the fact that the S.P.N.M. has chosen to take on such a complicated constitution which, I am advised, may enormously complicate the carrying out of the Society's work, a constitution which with so many and complex checks and balances between the three Arms of the S.P.N.M….may be very difficult to operate in practice….I do not propose to take part in the Vote…." Signed in blue ink.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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