am too happy that you should make use of it. I hope to hear that the Directors have availed thcmselves of the opportunity of securing your services. I also have great pleasure in stating that you were my pupil in the Royal Academy of Music for three years, and that you not only understand the cultivation of the voice, but have attained a high degree of proíìciency in other musical studies, and through your long experience have thoroughly qualified yourself for the post you desire.
Believe me,
Faithfully yours,
Manuel Garcia."
Mr. E. H. Turpin:
"Although I have previously expressed my interest in connection with certain candidature for the important post of Principal of the Guildhall School of Music, I desire to be permitted to write that I consider my friend, Dr. Joseph Parry, of Cardiff, Professor of Music, University College of South Wales, to be a most desirable candidate for that office. Dr. Joseph Parry is the composer of many important works and the author of several compositions, as oratorios, operas, cantatas, of artistic importance. He is the recognized leader of inusic in Wales and has earned the high esteem in which he is held by his admirable musicianship, his marked skill and success as a teacher, and by the eamestness and diligence he has displayed in all the. responsible work placed in his hands, He would make an excellent Principal of thc great City Music School.
E. H. Turpin."
Ceir y tystiolaethau canlynol oddiwrth bersonau oedd erbyn hyn wedi meirw: Sir George Grove : "Dr. Joseph Parry’s musical abilities and achievements are too well-known to require any testimonial."
Sir G. A . Macfarren: "I have heard a performance of his oratorio “ Emmanuel/ which is a work of high merit, and have inspected other music by him, which also shows remarkable talent."
