Tunstrom, Goran: CHRISTMAS ORATORIO, THEBiblio.com
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by the English Tenor SIMS REEVES.
186896509Kensington Gardens January 27th 1868. 1868. Very good. - Approximately 32 words penned on his 7 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide stationery embossed with his monogram and Kensington Gardens address. Replying to a request for his autograph Reeves writes "I have to apologize for the delay in answering your polite note requesting me to send my autograph." Signed "Sims Reeves" with the date penned within his signature's flourish. Once folded the letter is mounted with glue from the verso onto heavier stock clipped from an album. Very good. <p>Considered the foremost English operatic oratorio and ballad tenor vocalist of the mid Victorian era John Sims Reeves 1821-1900 received his early music education from his father who was a bass soloist in the Royal Artillery Band. He was appointed organist and choirmaster of North Gray church at the age of 14. He trained under Thomas Simpson Cooke first as a baritone and then a tenor while also learning to play several instruments. Kensington Gardens, January 27th, 1868. unknown
