Item 17 - Letter from Clara Haskil to Elizabeth Trevelyan

Vevey. - Very touched by Mrs Trevelyan's letter, which she received while still in London, and thanks her. Is very sorry that she did not see her this time, but since she had no news 'did not dare to write sooner'. Had three concerts and a recording in twelve days, so the time passed very quickly. One of the BBC concerts could have interested Mrs Trevelyan; it was rebroadcast but is sure she will not have been able to listen to it. Peter Rybar said he had suggested the Busoni sonata to the BBC while he was in London, but had had no response; she did not know this so when Szigeti suggested she should play it with him she had no reason to refuse. Much enjoyed the evening, and it went well. Does not know when she will return to London, but will write to Mrs Trevelyan beforehand. Does not think that Casals needs food, as his 'friend' [Francesca Vidal de Capdevila] arranges supplies well, and people send parcels from America; however if Mrs Trevelyan writes, she will certainly give him great pleasure; the 'prospect of winter in that little room in Prades is... distressing' and the situation in Spain 'terribly depressing'. Sends best wishes and hopes very much to see Mrs Trevelyan in England before long.