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Chapter 5, 9 April 1952
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Nadia Boulanger
Subject
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Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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9 April 1952
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Boulanger to Stravinsky
Gerry’s Landing
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Trowbridge 7339
1260 North Wetherly Drive
Hollywood 46, California
Studio
197 Coolidge Hill
April 9, 195[2]
Dear Igor,
Forgive me for writing again!
1) I’ve received the score from Milan, Thank you with all my heart
2) Would you please tell me your exact flight (number, time, day) because I’d like to meet you at
Orly. I cannot enter without this information.
3) I’d like you to agree to see some young musicians, then I’ll organize a small reception at the
end of Oedipus or of the concert on the 22nd.
I am very conceited!! Because I will bring a crowd to your three concerts.
Not a word more, I take pity on you. I send you both my fond wishes and deepest affection.
Nadia B.
�
Boulanger à Stravinsky
Gerry’s Landing
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Throwbridge 7339
1260 North Wetherly Drive
Hollywood 46, California
Studio
197 Coolidge Hill
9 avril 195[2]
Cher Igor,
Pardon écrire encore !
1) Reçu partition Milan—merci tout cœur
2) Veuillez me faire dire exactement sur quel avion (no., heure, jour) car veux vous embrasser à
Orly—ne peux entrer sans ce renseignement.
3) Voudrais que vous acceptiez voir quelques jeunes musiciens, puis, je organiser [sic] petite
réception à l’issue d’Oedipus ou du concert du 22
Je suis très conceited !! Car j’amène une foule à vos trois concerts.
Pas un mot de plus—j’ai pitié de vous. Vous embrasse tous deux avec la plus profonde affection.
Nadia B.
�
1952
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Igor Location: California
Nadia Location: Cambridge
Oedipus Rex
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5
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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)
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Chapter 5, 28 March 1952
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Nadia Boulanger
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The topic of the resource
Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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28 March 1952
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Boulanger to Stravinsky
36 rue Ballu
March 28, 1952
Dear Igor,
Pardon me, but Dr. Roth has taken the score back and made arrangements for Badet and
Désormière to do the translations. God willing they will succeed. Some passages are good, but
there are so many things to redo. After having studied the question quite closely and assessing
the difficulties, François V. had arrived at the conclusion that a good result was possible.
Fond wishes,
N.B.
[P.S.] Demand to review it before a decision is made.
�
Boulanger à Stravinsky
36 rue Ballu
28 mars 1952
Cher Igor,
Excusez-moi, mais le Dr. Roth a fait reprendre la partition et fait arranger la traduction par Badet
et Désomière. Dieu veuille qu’ils réussissent—certains passages sont bien mais tant de choses à
refaire. Après avoir étudié la question de très près—et mesurant la difficulté, François V. était
arrivé à la conclusion qu’un bon résultat était possible.
Je vous embrasse
N.B.
[P.)S.] Exigez de revoir avant qu’une décision soit prise
�
1952
André de Badet
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Ernst Roth
François Valéry
Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
Roger Desormière
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5
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Chapter 5, Undated
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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Undated
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Letter
Antonio Ghinghelli
Author: Nadia Boulanger
François Valéry
Mavra
Nadia Location: Fontainebleau
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
Scherzo
Sonata for Two Pianos
The Rake's Progress
Vera Stravinsky
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Chapter 5, 5 February 1952
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor Stravinsky
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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
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5
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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)
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Chapter 5, 17 January 1952
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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17 January 1952
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Letter
1952
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Igor Location: California
Nadia Location: Fontainebleau
Rake
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
Vera Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5
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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)
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Chapter 5, 25 December 1951
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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25 December 1951
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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
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5
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Chapter 5, Undated
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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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
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 5
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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)
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Chapter 5, 30 November 1951
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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30 November 1951
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Letter
1951
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu
Nicolas Nabokov
Oedipus Rex
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 1
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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)
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Chapter 1, 25 August 1938
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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25 August 1938
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Boulanger to Stravinsky
Monsieur I. Strawinsky
25 Faubourg St. Honoré
Paris, France
May 15, 1938
Dear Friend,
I have not been able to write you, because the life I lead is an impossible problem. But I must, all
the same, tell you what a joy the concert was at the Blisses’ on the 8th. I knew, but did not know
at all, the joy I would find in performing the Concerto—and upon listening to it, I have
understood once again [things that] I wouldn’t know how to tell you. I can’t express it, but such
loneliness is a certainty in my life.
And, after all the courses dedicated to your music, I believe that I understand all the better.
The Concerto was played honestly, well, very well—and was understood, I believe. There
remain many mistakes—and a few problems—I hope that you can wait for my return before
printing it, because it seems to me that a few passages should be modified in places (insufficient
repeats, the notation, etc.) and I cannot formulate the list at this time—I work almost night and
day.
How can I thank you? And how can I prove to you such great devotion? You have clarified
everything, not only through your works, but also by the clarity they project onto all music.
You have given us ears and a conscience! I cannot tear myself away from the Concerto—
everything has such an unexpected sound!
I think of you and your family with deep affection, and am close to you through these heavy,
anxious times. May God be with you and bring peace. This helplessness in the face of sickness is
so frightful.
Your
Nadia
[P.S.] You must know that the Blisses were deeply moved by the Concerto and are so thankful.
�
Boulanger à Stravinsky
Gargenville S.O.
25 Aout 1938
Cher Ami
Voici enfin mon pauvre petit chèque.
Vous savez, n’est-ce-pas, qu’il me fait honte, mais…
Vous savez aussi que je voudrais pourtant vous témoigner de cette manière matérielle autant
qu’en esprit et en affection, ma gratitude.
De tout cœur, je vous embrasse et suis votre,
NB
�
1938
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Concerto in E-Flat
Dumbarton Oaks Concerto
Nadia Location: Gargenville
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 1
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English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 1 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018)
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Chapter 1, 15 May 1938
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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15 May 1938
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Stravinsky to Boulanger
Paris
Via Cherbourg,
SS Europa
63 Garden Street
Cambridge, Mass
United States of America
April 25, 1938
Very Dear Nadia,
Tomorrow the Europa will leave from Cherbourg, bringing you this note along with the music
that Strecker placed on board in Bremen (with a letter for you). This music (complete parts for
the Concerto in E-flat) will be sent in rolls (three, if I’m not mistaken) by mail and . . . Strecker
hopes that there will not be any difficulties with customs that could slow the arrival of this music
in time for rehearsals—something which would be truly dreadful.
In my first letter to you (of April 6), I had asked if you had seen Mrs. Bliss and if you had spoken
to her on the subject of our last meeting here—which is to say the question of the second and
final payment. You never responded (I can only imagine everything you have going on inside
your head!). If you think of it, would you be so kind as to speak with her about it to speed up the
payment, which would do me a great service (especially now—God knows what the sickness of
my daughter and wife are costing me).
I impatiently await news of rehearsals and of the scores, if they arrive in time.
Fondly,
Your
I. Str
[P.S.] Excuse the hasty scribbling
�
Boulanger à Stravinsky
Monsieur I. Strawinsky
25 Fauborg St. Honoré
Paris, France
15 mai 1938
Cher Ami,
Je n’ai pas pu vous écrire, parce que la vie que je mène est un impossible problème. Il me faut
pourtant vous dire quelle joie a été ce concert du 8 chez les Bliss. Je savais, mais ne savais rien,
quelle joie me réservant l’exécution du Concerto—et en l’entendant j’ai, une fois de plus,
compris ce que je ne sais pas vous dire, que je ne peux pas exprimer, mais qui est dans ma vie,
une certitude d’une telle solitude.
Et après tous les cours consacrés à votre musique, je crois que je comprends vraiment mieux.
Le Concerto a été joué honnêtement, bien, vraiment bien –et a été entendu, je crois. Il reste
beaucoup de fautes—et quelques problèmes—je souhaite que vous puissiez attendre mon retour
pour imprimer, car il me semble que quelques passages devraient être modifiés dans les parties
(répliques insuffisantes, la notation, etc.) et je ne peux dresser cette liste maintenant—je travaille
presque nuit et jour.
Comment vous remercier –et comment vous prouver un si grand dévouement—tout est éclairé
par vous—non seulement par vos œuvres, mais par la clarté qu’elles projettent sur toute la
musique.
Vous nous avez rendu des oreilles et une conscience. Je ne peux me détacher du Concerto —tout
sonne d’une telle manière !
A vous, aux votres [sic], je pense avec une tendre affection, et suis près de vous durant ces
heures lourdes d’angoisse. Que Dieu soit avec vous, et ramène la paix. C’est si affreux, cette
impuissance devant la maladie.
Votre
Nadia
[P.-S.] Il faut que vous sachiez ce qu’ont été les Bliss, si émus par le Concerto et si
reconnaissants.
�
1938
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Concerto in E-Flat
Dumbarton Oaks Concerto
Igor Location: 25 Faubourg
Mildred Woods Bliss
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky