August 9, 1943

Mr. Erich Leinsdorf,

Washington, Virginia.

Dear Erich:

Under separate cover I am sending you by parcel post, insured, the score of the new symphony by Martinu which Capt. Hajný, the local Czechoslovak consul, brought to my office this morning.

I presume you will wish to look it over at your early convenience and then let me hear from you. Capt. Hajny tells me that Rodzinski has been after Martinu about it and wants to play it in the New York season, but Hajny asked Martinu to hold off doing anything whatever about it until he hears from us. I would judge that that probably means that Martinu would prefer to have it played earlier in our season rather than later, although that is of course pure supposition.

You will note that he has written a short dedication line in long-hand which Capt. Hajny says he wishes to put in better form before it is released. I will try to work out something with him, and if you have any suggestions will be glad to have them.

Carl and I are having luncheon with Miller McClintock, president of Mutual, on Wednesday, and at the request of WHK have invited some nine or ten men from our board, including Messrs. Kulas, Ernst and Williams. McClintock wants to start the ball rolling in the direction of a commercial sponsor.

Hoping you are having a pleasant time and that the news you have from Ann is all good, I am, with kindest regards from us both,

Sincerely,

Thomas L. Sidlo

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