5 10 43 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/91570cf553aa6161eb66bab427da703e.pdf 4237d362a5534dab32c65dfa505b821b https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/1d20d3b9a28ead04c5c5856d2e650de1.pdf f1bebab13fe7d356882ebb5ab2692581 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 1 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 1 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 1, 8 April 1931 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Catherine 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 April 1931 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Catherine Stravinsky to Boulanger Nice April 8, 1931 Dear Mademoiselle, Please allow me to write to you this letter on an issue concerning Sviétik that worries me greatly. He spoke to me quite frankly about it and I told him all our thoughts on the subject. I would like to share a few words with you regarding it as well. My husband and I are not very sympathetic toward the idea of a marriage to someone from outside our race and religion, a marriage which above all else seems very much premature to us, seeing as Sviétik is still practically a child. Nor can we forget that he is preparing himself for a career as a pianist, which particularly complicates his case. Indeed, this field requires a great deal of travel and a lifestyle that, in our opinion, at least at the beginning of artistic life, does not lend itself well to starting a family (children are always to be expected). Moreover, one must remember that he still depends on us entirely, that he is only a student of music and that he is not yet an established artist, earning his own living. For two years now, Sviétik has lived most of his life away from his family, and under these conditions it has been difficult for us to exert an influence over him. It seems to us, dear friend, that you are the best placed to help us with our difficulties. Permit us to believe you do not think harshly of us for troubling you with our concerns. As for the sentimental side of this affair, and without wanting to rush anything, we beg you to support our point of view around Sviétik so that he sees, among all those who matter to him, a uniform opinion on the questions that are tormenting him. I say this to you freely, because it seems to us Sviétik is inclined to believe that you welcome favorably the idea of this union so desired by him. As for us, we do not want Sviétik tied up by promises that perhaps shouldn’t be fulfilled. I have suggested (and this so as to not sadden him entirely) that he wait at least a year to return to the overall question of marriage. I think that you share our views, which is why we have addressed this in all frankness and in an appeal to your good friendship and would like to count firmly on your support and it is in this hope that I extend to you, dear Mademoiselle, my best wishes, Catherine Stravinsky [P.S.] Please do forgive this slightly confusing letter, but having been extremely busy these last few days I did not have time to put everything in order in this hurriedly written letter because I would like for you to read it before Sviétik’s arrival � Catherine Stravinsky à Boulanger Nice le 8 avril 1931 Chère Mademoiselle, Permettez-moi de vous écrire ces lignes au sujet d’une question concernant Sviétik qui me préocupe [sic] beaucoup. Il m’en a parlé très franchement et je lui ai dit tout ce que nous en pensons. Je voudrais vous en dire aussi quelques mots. Mon mari et moi nous ne sympathisons pas beaucoup à l’idée d’un mariage avec une étrangère de race et de religion, mariage qui avant tout nous semble vraiment trop prématuré, vu que Sviétik est encore lui-même, un demi-enfant. Il ne faut pas oublier non plus qu’il se prépare pour une carrière de pianiste ce qui complique particulièrement son cas. En effet, ce métier demande une vie mouvementée, des voyages, vie qui à notre avis, ou plustôt [sic] début de vie artistique, ne se conforme pas très bien à un début de vie de famille (des enfants sont toujours à prévoir). D’autre part il faut savoir qu’il dépend encore entièrement de nous, qu’il n’est qu’étudiant en musique et qu’il n’est pas encore un artiste achevé, gagnant sa vie lui-même. Depuis deux ans Sviétik vit la plupart de l’année hors de sa famille et il nous est très difficile d’exercer sur lui dans ces conditions une influence suivie. Vous, chère amie, vous êtes, il nous semble, le mieux placée pour nous venir en aide dans nos difficultés. Permettez-nous de croire que vous ne nous figuerez [sic] pas trop sévèrement de vous embarrasser [sic] par nos préoccupations. Tout en ménageant le côté sentimental de l’affaire et sans vouloir rien brusquer, nous vous prions de soutenir auprès de Sviétik notre point de vue pour qu’il voie chez tous ceux qui comptent pour lui une conformité d’opinion sur les questions qui le tourmentent. Je me permets de vous le dire car il nous semble que Sviétik est enclin à croire que vous accueillez favorablement l’idée de cette union si désirée par lui. Quant à nous nous ne voulons pas que Sviétik se lie par des promesses qui ne devront peut-être pas se réaliser. Je lui ai dit (et ce pour ne pas l’atrisser [sic] entre mesure) qu’il attende un an au moins pour revenir en général sur la question mariage. Je pense que vous partagez nos idées, c’est pourquoi nous vous adressons en toute franchise à votre bonne amitié et voudrions compter fermement sur votre appui et c’est dans cet espoir que je vous prie de trouver ici chère Mademoiselle l’expression de mes sentiments bien cordialement dévoués, Catherine Stravinsky Excusez, je vous prie, cette lettre un peu confuse mais étant très prise tous ces jours-ci je n’ai pas le temps de mettre de l’ordre dans cette lettre écrite à la hâte car je voudrais que vous la lisiez avant l’arrivée de Sviétik. � 1931 Author: Catherine Stravinsky Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Soulima Stravinsky Sviétik https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/177fadb7675ac4798951dcbf4321da36.pdf ad5b2f7fd610a7b11ed9a41887ea6ee8 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/6248fb6e8f7c76ef4973b604727d8b2d.pdf f7f37a4470df07537277bcc9183336d6 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 1 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 1 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 1, 9 May 1930 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 9 May 1930 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Soulima Stravinsky to Boulanger Paris 252 rue du F[aubourg] St-Honoré May 9, 1930 Dear Mademoiselle, I tried just now to call but was unable to reach you. My father will be at home, in his Pleyel apartment, between 7 and 8 o’clock this evening. I believe this is a good time for you, as you have told me. I spoke with Diantha yesterday evening and I am now much more at ease. But, I very much hope that you will be able to give my father a sense of this young girl, because I have complete confidence in God and faithfully believe that what is clearly impossible right now will be done in its own time with His help. Thank you again for everything you are doing for me. Your ever-devoted student, Sviétik � Soulima Stravinsky à Boulanger 252 rue du FG St-Honoré Paris le 9 mai 1930 Chère Mademoiselle, J’ai essayé toute à l’heure de vous téléphoner mais n’ai pu pas vous obtenir. Mon père sera chez lui à Pleyel entre 7 à 8 heures ce soir. Je crois que c’est bien ce moment-là que vous m’avez indiqué bien. J’ai parlé hier soir à Diantha et je suis maintenant beaucoup plus tranquillisé. Mais j’espère beaucoup que vous donnerez une idée de cette jeune fille à mon père car j’ai pleine confiance en Dieu et crois avec foi que ce qui maintenant est clairement impossible se fera en son temps avec [S]on aide. Merci encore de tout ce que vous faites pour moi. Votre bien dévoué élève, Sviétik � 1930 Author: Soulima Stravinsky Diantha Walker Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Rue du Faubourg Soulima Stravinsky Sviétik https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/4ecbbd44728a3a7216320c500cf53706.pdf 70f7e0a06653a890f8d7a01dcce48739 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/ed47fdfe8646a02597077de498c22f0c.pdf 38cced09dae80448be79f61b584497e3 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 1 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 1 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 1, 26 August 1929 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 26 August 1929 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Stravinsky to Boulanger I. Strawinsky Pleyel Paris Mme [sic] Nadia Boulanger Garganville [sic] [August] 26, 1929 Dear friend, I called your home to learn where to find you and was told it was necessary to write to you at Garganville [sic], which is what I’m doing. I absolutely need to see you to consult about a matter that is very important to me and concerns the musical education of my younger son, who is a nineteen-year-old pianist. Is it possible to see one another? I am staying in Paris for another ten days and I have come here almost especially to settle his musical education in Paris and would be much obliged if you were to arrange an appointment for me either here or at Pleyel’s, or (in case it is impossible for you here) at Garganville,* where, in that case, I will come see you next week. This weekend (which is to say Saturday, Sunday, and Monday until Tuesday afternoon) I will be in the country, which is why I would be very grateful if you could send me a short note by return post so that I will have it before heading to the countryside. Thank you in advance, dear friend, and believe me to be your dearly devoted, Igor Stravinsky *Simply let me know **How does one find you there? � Stravinsky à Boulanger Mme. Nadia Boulanger A Garganville [sic] (S.&O.) 1e 26 [août] 1929 Cère [sic] amie, J’ai téléphonné [sic] chez vous pour savoir où vous trouvez et on m’a dit qu’il fallait vous écrire à Garganville [sic], c’est ce que je fais. J’ai absolument besoin de vous voir pour vous consulter d’une affaire assez importante pour moi et qui concerne l’éducation musicale de mon fils cadet qui est un pianiste de 19 ans. Est-ce possible de se voir ? Je reste à Paris encore 10 jours et je suis venu presque spécialement pour lui arranger son éducation musicale à Paris et vous serai bien reconnaissant de me fixer un rendez-vous soit ici, chez Pleyel, soit (en cas qu’il vous est [sic] impossible ici) à Garganville* [sic] même où je viendrai vous voir la semaine prochaine dans ce cas. Ce week-end (c. à d. samedi, dimanche, et lundi jusqu`à mardi après-midi) je serai à la campagne c’est pourquoi je vous serai très reconnaissant de m’envoyer un petit mot de réponse par ret. du cour. afin de l’avoir encore avant d’aller à la campagne. Merci d’avance, chère amie, et croyez-moi votre bien dévoué Igor Strawinsky *Indiquez moi seulement **Comment vous trouver dans cette localité � 1929 Author: Igor Stravinsky Gargenville Music Lessons Pleyel Recipient: Nadia Boulanger