{"product_id":"mansel-thomas-raf-orchestra-wien-singer-bbc-ww2-hand-signed-letter","title":"Mansel Thomas RAF Orchestra Wien Singer BBC WW2 Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4770 A rare opportunity to secure this letter from Mansel Thomas who was one of the most important BBC composers and conductors from the 1940s on this antique 1942 letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper by his secretary to a music lover who had sent Mansel Thomas scores to consider of his private compositions and which Mansel has responded to confirm he has agreed that the composition \"Wanderer In Wien\" will be played by the RAF Orchestra and how they had arranged a singer too.  It is hand signed by his personal secretary and absolute mint 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":56839288815942,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_055.jpg?v=1782221829","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/mansel-thomas-raf-orchestra-wien-singer-bbc-ww2-hand-signed-letter","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}