{"product_id":"mansel-thomas-bbc-wales-ww2-war-folk-music-radio-welsh-hand-signed-letter","title":"Mansel Thomas BBC Wales WW2 War Folk Music Radio Welsh Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4764 A rare opportunity to secure this personally autographed letter from Mansel Thomas who was one of the most important BBC composers and conductors from the 1940s on this antique 1942 wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper to a military musician who had sent Mansel Thomas scores to consider of his private compositions and which Mansel has responded to confirm whilst he has not yet been able to play them with the orchestra on his forthcoming radio broadcasts he will consider them.  It is hand signed on page 2 (see image 2) and in outstanding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMansel Thomas (1909–1986) was one of the most important and influential Welsh composers, conductors, and music administrators of the 20th century. He had a long, highly distinguished career with the BBC in Wales. As a composer, Mansel Thomas wrote over 400 pieces, specializing heavily in vocal, choral, brass band, and chamber music. Much of his work was directly inspired by traditional Welsh folk songs and poetry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56853871100230,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260625_056.jpg?v=1782405269","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/mansel-thomas-bbc-wales-ww2-war-folk-music-radio-welsh-hand-signed-letter","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}