FROM WHITECHAPEL TO MAYFAIR“If we were meant to stay in one place,
we’d have roots instead of feet.”
Rachel Wolchin
Work took up again at full speed. Mountpellier’s association was launched and requests were abundantly pouring in. Maestro Großerstein and his partner, having heard about the success scored at lady Percy’s concert, went even so far to suggest a tour in France and Italy. These were not things that could be organized in a few days and the journey on its own called for precise planning, but still they could think about it.
Meanwhile, new musicians were drawn towards Mountpellier, especially two young sisters Claire and Antoinette Edevane who both had a notable soprano repertoire. The girls’ parents could not afford tuition so, hoping for some support, they sent them to stay
