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1. Two page typed letter from Hans Werner Henze to Kenneth MacMillan about the new full-length ballet he has written, Orpheus, which was given its world premiere by the Stuttgart Ballet in 1979. Henze would like Kenneth MacMillan to create a ballet to this score, 4.6.1980
2. Two page handwritten letter from Hans Werner Henze to Kenneth MacMillan, talking about William Forsythe's production of Orpheus for the Stuttgart Ballet, but still hoping for a more classical version, 24.8.1980
3. Two page typed letter from Hans Werner Henze to Kenneth MacMillan, discussing the possibility of working together on a production of Orpheus, music by Henze, words by Edward Bond, for the ballet of the Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy, 13.1.1981.
4. Programme-book from the Wurttembergische Staatsheater, Stuttgart, Germany, for the production of Orpheus with choreography by William Forsythe, 1979
5. Two copies of a souvenir booklet published by Schott music publishers, Hans Werner Henze Orpheus, with production and music details, Edward Bond's libretto, photographs and reviews, 1979

Anya Sainsbury was Gala Chairman for the Gala Performance in aid of Friends of One-Parent Families in 1980. The correspondence comprises:

1. Carbon copy of a letter from William Forsythe to Anya Sainsbury explaining his rationale for the piece he created on Lynn Seymour for the Gala, his feelings for her, for galas and ballet, 9 Dec 1980
2. Carbon copy of Anya Sainsbury's reply to the above expressing her sorrow that the piece he created for Lynn Seymour was not "appropriate" for the gala, and fearing it influenced Lynn Seymour's decision to cancel her forthcoming season with The Royal Ballet. The letter expresses her admiration for William Forsythe, 20 Jan 1981
3. Handwritten letter from Anya Sainsbury to Kenneth MacMillan on Friends of One-Parent Families Gala Performance headed notepaper accompanying the two copy letters. Mentions Isadora, n.d. but with accompanying hand addressed envelope date stamped 9 Feb 1981. There is an additional handwritten note on the reverse apologising for not having posted the letter (there is also note in blue biro on reverse of envelope by Jann Parry)
4. Unattributed press cutting giving a review of the Gala and a list of attendees