6 10 59 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/5a16e3ba84eb23296502a1af25b6fd4c.pdf f9e7dd44901c6a13160163e6b5ef6ad6 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/200885207bd411cc9defaabcc1e71eca.pdf d7780d1bcb61ae3d4a53f9bcb5a8ee90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 5 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, 5 February 1952 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5 February 1952 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky Ecoles d’art américaines Fondation reconnue d’utilité publique Palais de Fontainebleau (S.&.M.) Conservatoire de musique Le Directeur du Conservatoire February 5, 1952 Dear Igor, Upon receiving your letter, I telephoned rue d’Anjou to obtain the translation. Some passages are good, but others are impossible. All of your rhythms are changed. Where the syncopation is everything, equal values render it unacceptably monotonous. Some expressions also, such as: “The deuce,” whose resonance is so striking and whose meaning is supposed to convey at once so many things through the force and complexity of words as [Kraus] performed it, for which the tone—which is too clear—and the silences (le vide) are terrible at this incredibly important point. What do you want to do? 1) Write to the translator yourself to indicate to him the parts you don’t like. 2) Find someone here (I know someone) to try to set to rights what must be changed. I’ll await your instructions. This work must be done quickly, even if the Opéra’s date remains uncertain, because learning a text that is then changed would be just maddening for the artists. Concerning the performers: Bourdin will be perfect. Michaud is slightly lacking in her lower [register], maybe in lyricism, but she will not accept, I believe, if she doesn’t feel she can do a good job. You ought to, at all costs, get Cuénod for Sellem and Simoneau for Tom. For the latter, they are thinking of Lucca [sic] who is not as good as Simoneau. I leave Thursday for Monaco. Lecture on The Rake. I am terrified because . . . I am incapable of properly saying what these people nonetheless must know. They are led constantly down the wrong path! If you need to reach me between the 8th and the 18th: Monaco Palace, Principality of Monaco Hugs and kisses to both of you. I am your, Nadia B [P.S.] Received first and second acts from Milan. A telegram announcing a letter to come. This never arrived, nor did the third act, and the copy I received doesn’t contain your written corrections, nor anyone else’s! � Boulanger à Stravinsky Ecoles d’art américaines Fondation reconnue d’utilité publique Palais de Fontainebleau (S.&.M.) Conservatoire de musique Le Directeur du Conservatoire 5 février 1952 Cher Igor, Au reçu de votre lettre ai téléphoné rue d’Anjou pour obtenir la traduction. Certains passages sont bien [sic], mais d’autres sont impossibles. Tous vos rythmes changés. Où la syncope est tout, des valeurs égales donnent une monotonie inacceptable. Quelques expressions aussi comme : The deuce, dont la résonnance est si frappante et le sens, voulant à la fois dire tant de choses, par la force et la complexité du mot, rendu par Hésa [Kraus], dont la sonorité trop claire et le vide sont terribles à cet endroit si important. Que voulez-vous ? 1) Écrire vous-même au traducteur, lui signaler les points que vous n’acceptez pas. 2) Trouver ici (je connais quelqu’un) pour tenter de remettre au point ce qu’il faut changer. J’attendrai vos instructions—il est nécessaire de faire ce travail d’urgence, même si la date de l’Opéra reste incertaine, car pour les artistes, apprendre un texte qui serait changé ensuite serait bien fâcheux. En ce qui concerne les interprètes : Bourdain sera parfait—Micheau manquera de grave peut-être de lyrisme, mais n’acceptera pas, je crois, si elle ne se sent pas en mesure de bien faire. Il faudrait à tous prix obtenir Cuénod pour Sallem, et Simoneau pour Tom. Pour ce dernier il est question de Lucca, moins bien que Simoneau. Je pars jeudi pour Monaco—conférence sur le Rake—je suis épouvante car…je suis incapable de bien dire ce que pourtant les gens doivent savoir. On les mène sans cesse dans les mauvais chemins ! Si vous avez à m’atteindre du 8 ou 18, le Palais Monaco, Principauté de Monaco. Je vous embrasse tous deux et suis votre, Nadia B. [P.-S.] Reçu 1er et 2e acte de Milan. Un télégramme annonçant lettre—celle-ci jamais arriver[sic], ni le 3e acte, l’exemplaire reçu ne porte pas de corrections de votre main, ni d’une autre ! � 1951 Author: Nadia Boulanger Hugues Cuénod Nadia Location: Fontainebleau Otakar Kraus Recipient: Igor Stravinsky The Rake's Progress https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/f0090893aab987823262b7a73bbd1a56.pdf 0a9c29866096f9b19d93f21afe1772cc https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/47b107c5294e6acc9e515ee2f7329741.pdf c05482542cc64d94cf08b360bce92e86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 5 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, 22 January 1952 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Igor Stravinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale de France Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 22 January 1952 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Stravinsky to Boulanger 1260 North Wetherly Drive Hollywood 46, California Mademoiselle Nadia Boulanger 36 rue Ballu Paris, IX (FRANCE) January 22, 1952 My dear Nadia, Thank you for your affectionate letter (of January 17). You did well in keeping a copy of the little chorale for yourself, because one of the two was in fact intended for you, the other for you to give to Gavoty at Le Figaro, which you have surely done. I am happy and reassured to know you have finally received the three volumes of The Rake (photocopy of my summary sketches). Do you know a professor (I do not know of what) by the name of Leon Oleggini? I recently received a letter from the editors Maurice and Pierre Foetisch, of Lausanne, telling me that they had bought the manuscript of a book written about me by this gentleman. They asked me to supply them with photos to illustrate the book that they propose to publish with a catalogue of my works!!! I calmed them down, knowing neither the author nor the book and not having the time to dedicate to them. But on the other hand, I am in the process of making, on my own, and little by little, a complete (and, for the first time, exact) catalogue of my complete works. Nabokov tells me that they, in principle, agree I may conduct The Rake at the opera, but that Lehmann cannot decide anything for three weeks. On the other hand, Dr. Roth writes me from London that Bondeville is managing the opera. Ultimately, I do not understand who is in charge of whom or what. Nabokov pointed out to me new singers that I of course do not know: Janine Michaud (Anne), Roger Bourdin (Shadow). Do you know them? Have you seen the French translation? If so, what do you think of it? Be an angel and respond to me as quickly as possible, it would be a pleasure to hear from you. Love, I Str. � Stravinsky à Boulanger 1260 North Wetherly Drive Hollywood 46, California Mademoiselle Nadia Boulanger 36 rue Ballu Paris 9ème (FRANCE) 22 janvier 1952 Chere Nadia, Merci de votre affectueuse lettre (du 17 Janvier). Vous avez bien fait de garder pour vous un exemplaire du petite chorale [sic] car l’un des deux vous etait en effet destine, l’autre devant etre remis par vos soins a Gavoty, du Figaro, ce que vous avez surement fait. Je suis content et rassure d’apprendre que vous avez enfin reçu les trois volumes du RAKE (photocopie de mes summary sketches). Connaissez-vous un professeur (je ne sais de quoi) du nom de Leon Oleggini ? J’ai reçu dernierement une lettre des editeurs Maurice et Pierre Foetisch, de Lausanne, me disant qu’ils avaient acheté le manuscrit d’un livre ecrit sur moi par ce monsieur. Ils me demandaient de leur fournir differentes photos pour illustrer l’ouvrage qu’ils se proposent de publier avec le catalogue de mes œuvres !!! Je les ai calmes, ne connaissant ni l’auteur ni l’ouvrage et n’ayant pas de temps a leur consacrer. Mais par contre je suis en train de faire moi-meme, petit a petit, un catalogue complet (et pour la premiere fois exact) de mon œuvre complete. Nabakov m’ecrit qu’on est en principe d’accord pour que je dirige le RAKE a l’Opera , mais que Lehmann ne peut rien decider avant 3 semaines. D’autre part le Dr. Roth m’ecrit de Londres que l’Opera est entre les mains de Bondeville. Finalement je ne comprends pas qui commande qui et quoi. Nabokov me signale des chanteurs nouveaux que je ne connais evidemment pas : Janine Michaud (Anne), Roger Bourdin (Shadow). Les connaissez-vous ? Avez-vous vu la traduction francaise, si oui qu’en pensez-vous ? Soyez un ange, et repondez-moi le plus vite possible, vous me ferez plaisir. Love, I Str. � 1952 Author: Igor Stravinsky Bernard Gavoty Ernst Roth Igor Location: California Janine Michaud Leon Oleggini Maurice Lehman Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Nicolas Nabokov Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Roger Bourdin The Rake's Progress https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/3044730218b057c78030fec3c0487c3b.pdf 747b1e91a7871605c55a27ea4e3cf200 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/46ab6e71e965a9f7cdad8a850b2ec08f.pdf 453cab108fd53389a0afb4bf244dc343 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, 17 January 1952 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 January 1952 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter 1952 Author: Nadia Boulanger Igor Location: California Nadia Location: Fontainebleau Rake Recipient: Igor Stravinsky Vera Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/093813f05ef865f4ed92469db657401c.pdf e795e856b17068543f769ae784a289dd https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/b1fb5f0e53f7671fe422d00f827c3094.pdf 431ec93fd282b628024f76882719d535 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 5 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, 8 January 1952 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Igor Stravinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale de France Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8 January 1952 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter 1952 Author: Igor Stravinsky Igor Location: California Marcel Dupré Nicolas Nabokov Recipient: Nadia Boulanger The Rake's Progress https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/fbc2a387b60964ba105714221a1ec144.pdf e4da91a2ab8e38e455b055cef87826a6 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/5f2824ed108678925c90f0a5eb3bd1de.pdf 84aff08335658453b778fdfc23a66d10 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 5 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, 25 December 1951 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 25 December 1951 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu Paris, IX [December 25, 1951] Will this arrive on the intended day so that my wishes might convey to you my constant thoughts? What prayers wouldn’t I say so that you would conduct The Rake, Dear Igor, but I don’t dare believe it yet! Recently heard an incredibly striking rehearsal for Noces—amateur choir, disoriented at first, soon took the score on, and ultimately were overtaken by a not impeccable enthusiasm, but modestly did their best. Good soloists, a conductor who knew his role, [but a] foolish public. It’s running for only one repeat performance. Excuse this second letter—about the theme—I doubt you have accepted, but understand that Gavoty insisted I countersign his letter. Try to pull yourself away from the delights of Capone and come quickly—we need you here! And everywhere. How I miss my couch and those days in Hollywood! But telling you how much I miss you, I wonder if you know, and think sometimes of me? Lie [if you must], but just tell me that you do. Dear Vera, dear Igor, with hugs and kisses, I love you deeply. Your Nadia B. [P.S.] MERRY CHRISTMAS [P.P.S.] Finally have “my” orchestral score for The Rake’s—what joy! � Boulanger à Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu Paris, IX [le 25 décembre 1951] Arriverai-je au jour dit pour que mes vœux vous disent ma constante pensée. Quelles prières ne fais-je pas pour que le Rake’s soit conduit par vous, Cher Igor, mais je n’ose encore y croire ! Entendu dernièrement une audition de Noces très frappante—chœur d’amateurs, d’abord désorienté, bientôt se procurant la partition, et finalement, pris d’un enthousiasme pas toujours impeccable, mais modestement s’y efforçant. Bons solistes—chef connaissant bien son affaire, public fou, coulant qu’un bisse. Pardon pour la 2de lettre—au sujet thème—je doute que vous acceptiez mais, je comprends bien que Gavoty ait [sic] insisté pour que je contresigne sa lettre. Tâchez de vous arracher aux délices de Capone, et d’arriver vite [sic]—on a besoin de vous ici ! Et partout. Que je regrette mon canapé—et ces jours à Hollywood ! Mais vous dire combien vous me manquez—je me demande si vous le savez—et pensez parfois à moi ? Mentez—mais dites-moi que oui. Chère Vera, Cher Igor, je vous embrasse—et vous aime profondément. Votre Nadia B. BON NOËL [P.-S.] Ai enfin « ma » partition d’orchestre du Rake’s—quelle joie ! � 1951 Author: Nadia Boulanger Bernard Gavoty Les Noces Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Recipient: Igor Stravinsky The Rake's Progress Vera Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/38a211a2a8ce799a4d99edfbb384ee45.pdf 7917098495c21b8a43089fb2732e7c93 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/890875997cb218db666e7f35812a3607.pdf 8458fcb29a71bb7af7b275cff63ea057 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 5 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, Undated Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky * Stravinsky’s annotations 36 rue Ballu Paris IX Such sadness to think that you are here, so close, that you represent so much for me, and that my obligations—that seem to me of such little importance when compared to the joy of seeing and hearing you—keep me here. It’s an issue of money as well! How can I express—my real grief! It seems that the Rake’s in Zurich was received with extraordinary enthusiasm. It was a performance without celebrities, leaving only the work itself the task of producing its effect and achieving it completely. Pierre of Monaco went to Zurich to hear it and told me of the public’s immediate, constant, striking reaction. We have dived into the score, all the young people are deeply affected by everything it brings them. I send you both hugs and kisses, love you both madly, and am astonished at my not flying to meet you. Something must truly be preventing me! Your Nadia B. � Boulanger à Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu Paris IX Quelle tristesse de penser que vous êtes là, si près, que vous représentez tant pour moi—et que mes obligations, qu[i] me paraissaient si peu importantes à côté de la joie de vous voir, de vous entendre, me retiennent ici. La question matérielle aussi ! Que vous dire—mon vrai chagrin ! Il parait que le Rake’s à Zurich a été accueilli avec un enthousiasme extraordinaire. Représentation sans vedettes, laissant à l’œuvre seule le soin de produire son effet—et l’obtenant, d’une manière totale. Pierre de Monaco est allé à Zurich pour l’entendre, et m’a raconté la réaction du public, immédiate, constante, frappante. Nous sommes plongés dans la partition, tous les jeunes sont marqués par tout ce qu’elle leur apporte. Je vous embrasse, vous aime à la folie tous deux—et m’étonne de ne pas voler vous rejoindre. Faut-il que je sois vraiment empêchée ! Votre Nadia B. � Author: Nadia Boulanger Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Pierre de Monaco Recipient: Igor Stravinsky The Rake's Progress https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/3094ef26e939087f7264c6c837ee693a.pdf f994045dfc018424a730c21dfbeb3e5e https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/1db36f744c6413f23f30948fb1d59a48.pdf e021d0906ed49063bddf15370b7c3fbf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, 8 December 1951 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Igor Stravinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale de France Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8 December 1951 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter 1951 Author: Igor Stravinsky Boosey & Hawkes Nadia Location: New York Oedipus Rake Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Symphony of Wind Instruments https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/ebea97331a923e1eef2b4e4e418896ba.pdf b7758e5f0f09b5cd805e458fb084216b https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/c79196568d536b6c5f0db34dca5f0a37.pdf 39c56ad7e7e1d18b30f34855d03765d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, 30 November 1951 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 30 November 1951 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter 1951 Author: Nadia Boulanger Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Nicolas Nabokov Oedipus Rex Recipient: Igor Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/6b12b68c3887ab280b14ebd8e5a2b115.pdf 3f02a20a51f7e91f1030a7643be39473 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/7190d92d62f73eb31e97916b26191d1a.pdf 5e180f5367098bb0c176656975a8b4d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Chapter 5, 30 September 1951 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Soulima Stravinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale de France Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 30 September 1951 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Soulima Stravinsky to Boulanger 1802 Carle Drive, Urbana, Illinois September 30, 1951 Dear Nadia, May these lines convey to you my very faithful thoughts which go out to you so often, and particularly today on your birthday. We have experienced from afar the creation of The Rake's Progress. Knowing that among all of the indifferent or neutral ears there were your own is reassuring. The articles in all of tomorrow’s newspapers and magazines have even given us an idea of what kind of event it was, what the work [means] to Music and to History. I am sure that you and I think the same thing about this. Times will change and prove it to those reluctant ones. But maybe they won’t be so numerous this time around, or am I mistaken? And now, here, a second university winter semester starts. We’ve taken root in this place. (Don't smile, things take root quickly in fertile soil). We love this life. I love my students and find myself in the best working conditions there are. Lots of concerts as well this year, like last year. Françoise thinks I accept too many of them. Could we come spend a few weeks in France next spring? It is our greatest desire, but we still can’t decide on anything. Jean has started school (first grade) and is distinguishing himself there by his natural abilities (proud father speaking) as well as by his passionate temperament. One of my former students, Patricia Hepner, is going to be in Paris this winter. She does not know anybody there and I thought your guidance could be invaluable to her. Would you be so kind as to welcome her when she telephones you? I’m also recommending her to Jacques Février, who I hope will be able to follow her training for the competition in Brussels where she hopes to perform this spring. Thank you in advance for what you might be able to do for her. Françoise asks me to pass along her affectionate thoughts. I add to them Jean’s and, of course, my own. Always, your Soulima. � Chapitre 5 Soulima Stravinsky à Boulanger 1802 Carle Drive, Urbana, Illinois 30 septembre 1951 Chère Nadia, Que ces lignes vous disent mes très fidèles pensées qui vont à vous si souvent et particulièrement ce jour de votre Fête. Nous avons vécu de loin la création de Rake’s Progress. Savoir que parmi toute d’oreilles indifférentes ou neutres il y avant les vôtres est rassurant. Des articles dans tous les journaux et magazines de lendemain même nous ont donné une idée de ce qu’a été cet évènement. Ce qu’est l’œuvre dans la Musique et dans l’Histoire. Je suis sûr que nous en pensons la même chose vous et moi. Le temps se changera de le prouver aux hésitant. Mais peut-être ne sont-ils pas si nombreux cette fois-ci, ou je m’abuse ? Et voici un deuxième hiver d’université qui commence. Nous avons pris racine dans cet endroit. (Ne souriez pas, les racines prennent vite dans une terre fertile). Nous aimons cette vie, j’aime mes élèves et me trouve dans les meilleures conditions de travail qui soient. Beaucoup de concerts aussi cette année, comme l’année dernière. Françoise trouve que j’en accepte trop. Pourrons-nous venir passer quelques semaines en France le printemps prochain ? C’est notre plus grand désir, mais nous ne pouvons encore décider de rien. Jean est entré à l’école (First Grade) et s’y distingue pour ses capacités naturelles (c’est le père qui parle) autant que par son tempérament ardent. Une de mes anceniennes élèves, Patricia Hepner, va se trouver à Paris cet hiver. Elle n’y connait personne et j’ai pensé que vos conseils pourraient lui être précieux. Auriez-vous la bonté de la recevoir quand elle vous téléphonera ? Je la recommande également à Jacques Février qui pourra, je l’espère, suivre son entrainement pour le Concours de Bruxelles ou elle désire ce présenter ce printemps. Merci d’avance de ce que vous pourriez faire pour elle. Françoise me charge de ses affectueuses pensées. Je veux y joindre celle de Jean et les miennes bien sûr. Toujour, votre Soulima. � 1951 Author: Soulima Stravinsky Françoise Stravinsky Jacques Février Patricia Hepner Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Soulima Stravinsky Location: Illinois The Rake's Progress