9 September, 1899 in the life of Arthur Sullivan, from his diaries.
September 9, 1899 Cold and autumnal. Working at 2nd Act. Short trike ride before dinner.Long letter from H.L. re Sopranos – production etc. Dreyfus trial finished. The “2nd Act” here is that of The Rose of Persia. The “trike” is what you think it is! But finally here Sullivan is spelling it with an i […]