11 FEBRUARY 1928, Page 17

ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL AT PRAGUE

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sia,—Mr. de Ternant's letter is something of a feat. In a few sentences he travels from the original subject to the Imperial League of Opera—a very long distance from home. Sir, I heg to return to the point, which for the moment is this : " Is Delius's 'cello concerto to be considered as English music or not, in view of the quality and origin of its inspiration ? "

Mr. de Ternant's answer to that question (Yes or No, simply) will supply the necessary criterion for your readers.—I am,