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Typewritten letter in which Bing confirms that they now intend to proceed with "Adriana Lecouvreur", as a way of attracting the soprano, Renata Tebaldi, back to the company. However, he indicates that, as they intend to produce it at a much lower cost than before, they will not be using Beaton's designs.

Typewritten letter, regarding the sum of money paid to Beaton for his scenic and costume designs for "Adriana Lecouvreur" and official confirmation of the annulment of the contracts drawn up between the two parties.

Typewritten letter, regarding the cancellation of the 1961/62 season. Though the intervention of the White House in the disputes with the Musicians Union means that Bing retains some hope of reaching a resolution, it seems highly unlikely that "Adriana Lecouvreur" will proceed as planned. Bing assures Beaton that, either way, he will be paid for his designs, and he hopes that Beaton will not be discouraged from working with them again in the future.

A typewritten letter, in which Bing asks whether Beaton would be interested in producing the stage and costume designs for Adriana Lecouvreur, the first performance of which is intended to be February 16, 1962. He outlines rough dates for when these designs will need to be complete, together with a suggestion for a preliminary meeting in late March / early April.

A typewritten letter, in which Bing asks Beaton whether he would like to work on their forthcoming production of 'Turandot', scheduled for February 1961. Bing writes that they have selected Yoshio Aoyama as director and hopes that Barbra Karinska will create the costumes. If Beaton is interested, then Bing would need the set and costume designs no later than April 1960; could Beaton please send a cable message to Bing to confirm his answer.

A typewritten letter, in response to Beaton's request for his designs to be used for a forthcoming production of 'Turandot' in Covent Garden. Bing writes that he is not entirely happy with Beaton's suggestion, but concedes that were the designs used, then he would ideally like a credit line to be included, indicating that the designs were used by courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.

Typewritten letter, concerning fees for Beaton's scenery and costume designs, in addition to his travel expenses. Also provides contact details for Yoshio Aoyama.

Typescript letter in which Bing writes that he expects the building and painting of the new sets for 'La Traviata' to commence during the summer of 1965; he would hope, therefore, to see some preliminary sketches in the fall.

Typescript letter, regarding a possible collaboration between Beaton and Lunt on the new production of 'La Traviata'.

Typescript letter in which Bing writes that they are beginning to plan new productions for the upcoming season, which will include 'La Traviata'. He adds that he has talked to Alfred Lunt about collaborating with Beaton on the production and suggests that it will most likely be staged in 1966, though he cannot yet provide a more specific date. He asks that Beaton reply to him and to Alfred Lunt to indicate his level of interest.