3 10 34 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/40a42d6e606911c58ade4d4251893ef1.pdf f392d958266c9e2cb2be995574c27f48 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/1993a9d08d69cd4c70c41aaf84ba6cfb.pdf f6fe889a80f22ade6f806b8094667711 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, 18 November 1970 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Fondation Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 18 November 1970 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Théodore Strawinsky November 18, 1970 Dear Théodore, Without a doubt you have received this interview with your Father, a seemingly implausible interview in all respects. What can you do, what do you think? Need I tell you with what fondness I am constantly near to you and Denise. Such drama has played out in this long and terrible battle, NB. � * * * Boulanger à Théodore Strawinsky 18 novembre 1970 Cher Théodore, Sans doute avez-vous reçu cette interview de votre Père, interview qui semble à tous égards invraisemblables. Que savez-vous, que pensez-vous ? Dois-je vous dire de quel cœur je suis sans cesse auprès de vous et Denise. Quel drame se joue dans cette longue et terrible lutte. NB. � 1970 Author: Nadia Boulanger Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Recipient: Théodore Stravinsky Robert Craft Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/6825d70b5b70efb316e509cd6702670e.pdf 6ec3a8ca8a1bc113dc0c4690a9df9416 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/a2b4fc0f40c520078a9e808b18380966.pdf 624ba1e4c16f105270eab8b862782cd4 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, 1 February 1971 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Fondation Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1 February 1971 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Théodore Strawinsky February 1, 1971 Dear Théodore, Your distressing letter affected me so painfully. All that is happening at the moment is unbearably heartbreaking, and we would like to think it untrue. I am with you with all my heart, in prayer for him and for those capable of such an act. May God have pity on their misery. We cannot. Lovingly yours, Nadia � * * * Boulanger à Théodore Strawinsky 1 février 1971 Cher Théodore, Votre bouleversante lettre m’atteint bien douloureusement. Tout ce qui se passe en ce moment est déchirant insupportable et l’on voudrait croire invraisemblable. De quel cœur je suis avec vous, en prière pour lui et pour ceux capables d’un tel acte. Que Dieu ait pitié de leur misère nous ne pouvons pas. Je vous embrasse, Nadia � 1971 Author: Nadia Boulanger Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Recipient: Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/b4169c5a39301e50c4d5e31385ea847c.pdf a7be11f9fbf9186b7bd7ef9081e0242d https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/c33ba83adf53f869f9ad4b0e17ae3262.pdf 888fab990080b9e382f37fc4345cabb0 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, 24 November 1972 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Fondation Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 24 November 1972 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Théodore Strawinsky November 24, 1972 Dear Théodore, There is nothing to say to your letter, and yet everything to say to you. We are “revolted” by some facts, which will basically disappear very quickly; and we hold on to such memories here! Today we are going to sing “Ave Maria,” “Pater [Noster]” and “Pastorale,” and we have no doubt that everything else holds no weight next to this music of such spiritual and musical importance. I am thinking of you, of Denise, and am, with all my heart, your NB. � * * * Boulanger à Théodore Strawinsky 24 novembre 1972 Cher Théodore, Il n’y a rien à répondre à votre mot, et pourtant tout à vous dire. Nous sommes « révoltés » par certains faits qui au fond disparaîtront bien vite, et nous gardons présents de tels souvenirs ! Nous allons chanter aujourd’hui l’Ave Maria, le Pater et la Pastorale et nous savons bien que le reste ne pèse rien à côté de cette musique d’une telle signification spirituelle et purement musicale. Je pense à vous, à Denise, et suis de tout cœur votre, NB. � 1972 Author: Nadia Boulanger Ave Maria Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Pater Noster Recipient: Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/f0fde014fd70852dd63c65bec20f454c.pdf 71d4ec50a91ae343b353f6adc4816e62 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/932e8d0c4d4eedf56d7b0bf21de3f874.pdf 6fb2cae05d1604740809fbed9f5c514b 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 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 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 2, 1 January 1940 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothque Nationale De Paris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1 January 1940 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Le Mans January 1, 1940 Dear Mademoiselle, It’s already been two weeks since I ought to have answered your very kind letter that brought me once again an account of the pain we have suffered over the course of this past year that just came to a close. Telling you how much Denise and I are touched by your friendship is useless; you already know. Thank you with all my heart. As we enter 1940, let me offer you the greetings we all send one another, to which I add much more personal wishes for you, for your health, and for your very precious work. Allow me, dear Mademoiselle, to send you my love and my deepest and most faithful friendship, Théodore � Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Le Mans 1er janv. 1940 Chère Mademoiselle, Il y a déjà quinze jours que j’aurais dû répondre à votre si bonne lettre qui m’a apporté une fois de plus le témoignage de la part que prenez aux douleurs [sic] qui nous ont éprouvé [sic] au cours de l’année qui vient de s’écouler. Vous dire combien Denise et moi nous sommes sensibles à votre amitié est inutile ; vous le savez. Merci de tout mon cœur. Permettez-moi de vous apporter, au seuil de 1940, les vœux que chacun de nous forme pour tous et auxquels je jouis des souhaits plus personnels pour vous, pour votre santé, pour votre travail si précieux. Permettez-moi de vous embrasser, chère Mademoiselle, et croyez à ma plus profonde et fidèle amitié. Théodore � 1940 Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Location: Le Mans Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/edfebe035b0edb04da0655fde48f3f73.pdf 922cf671c402e3aefc1f40fa246a5e0d https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/158fbb6bdcde1e9ea60927e1a59b5bc3.pdf 62ef5af5b341327088aff989a9fb60d6 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, 16 December 1956 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 16 December 1956 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Geneva December 16, 1956 Dear Nadia, I was so happy to hear your voice at the other end of the line the other day, but very upset to hear that you would be entering a clinic. Even when the operation is nothing serious, it’s always bothersome to undergo anaesthesia [and] we hope you are now free of the effects . . . and we would be happy to have a little note to reassure us. I don’t need to tell you how sad I was to see my father leave, or more exactly to know he returned to America in less than perfect health (despite a . . . [illegibile] improvement) and the distance that will separate us can do nothing but add to our anxiety and our worry . . . And no one to watch over him. I will have an exhibition at André Weil’s, on Matignon Avenue during the last two weeks in February. Denise and I will be coming to Paris at the end of January, and we would be delighted to see you again. In anticipation, dear Nadia, accept our heartfelt wishes. Wishes for you at the end of this year and on Christmas Eve. Affectionately yours, Théodore P.S. Some very good news from Kitty, who is doing very well in her London life! � * * * Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Genève 16 décembre 1956 Chère Nadia, J’ai été si heureux l’autre jour d’entendre votre voix au bout du fil, mais vraiment navré d’apprendre que vous entriez en clinique. Même quand l’opération n’a rien de grave, c’est toujours ennuyeux de sentir une narcose [et] nous espérons vivement que vous êtes aujourd’hui hors d’affaire…et serions heureux d’avoir un tout petit mot pour nous rassurer. Je n’ai pas besoin de vous dire avec quelle tristesse j’ai vu mon père partir ou plus exactement de le savoir regagner l’Amérique dans un état fort peu brillant (malgré un…[lettre endommagée] amélioration) et les mètres qui vont nous séparer ne peuvent qu’ajouter à notre angoisse et à notre inquiétude…Et personne pour veiller sur lui. J’aurai une exposition chez André Weil, avenue Matignon la deuxième quinzaine de février. Nous viendrons à Paris, Denise et moi, dès fin janvier et nous réjouissons de vous revoir. En attendant, chère Nadia, acceptez les vœux que nous formons de tout notre cœur vœux pour vous en cette fin d’année et à la veille de Noël. Affectueusement à vous, Théodore [P.-S.] De très bonnes nouvelles de Kitty qui se fait très bien à la vie de Londres ! � 1956 André Weil Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Kitty Stravinsky Location: Genève Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/f0ca0230d272f24cfae0249c8635719b.pdf 786d2f47fad0ec613a252a91e5d08676 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/cf0483adf90abb593a5095613c8ad5cf.pdf c8cabb86e1cc476de31ca8a34d670f71 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, 3 October 1960 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3 October 1960 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Geneva October 3, 1960 Dear Nadia, Denise and I have just come back from Venice and I found your letter. Thank you for these lines, thank you for your thoughts, and above all thank you for your faithful friendship: it is so precious to us. A present where the past ceases to remain alive would seem suspicious to me, not to mention a lie. And I am certain that the past is not dead for my father, but he shrouds in self-imposed silence—in addition to a certain innate sense of “modesty”— the whole array of exterior circumstances we know of. We found him quite disabled because of his leg, which he can no longer rehabilitate—which humiliates him a lot and distresses us. He conducted Orpheus and Monumentum Gesualdo without excessive fatigue. These are not exactly the types of works to be appreciated by the public of Venice . . . Your presence (which we had hoped for) and the reassurance of your friendship were very much missed! When will you see us, dear Nadia? Kitty joins Denise and myself in sending you our love, and we want to tell you of our great devotion and our affection, Théodore � * * * Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Genève 3 octobre 1960 Chère Nadia, Nous venons, Denise et moi, de rentrer de Venise et je trouve votre lettre. Merci pour ces lignes, merci de vos pensées, merci surtout de votre amitié fidèle : elle nous est si précieuse. Un présent où le passé ne resterait pas vivant me paraitrait suspect pour ne pas dire mensonger. Et je suis certain que le passé n’est pas mort pour mon père, mais il l’ensevelit dans un silence s’imposer [sic]—plus qu’une certain « pudeur », native chez lui—tout le faisceau de circonstances extérieur que nous savons. Nous l’avons trouvé bien handicapé à cause de sa jambe et de cela il ne peut plus le remettre—ce qui l’humilie beaucoup et nous bouleverse. Il a dirigé sans excessive fatigue Orphée, et Monumentum Gesualdo. Ce ne sont pas là précisément des œuvres faites pour être appréciés par le public de Venise…Votre présence (que nous espérions) et le réconfort de votre amitié nous y ont tellement manqué ! Quand vous verrons-nous, chère Nadia ? Kitty se joint à Denise et à moi pour vous embrasser et vous dire notre grand dévouement et notre affection. Théodore. � 1960 Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Kitty Stravinsky Monumentum pro Gesualdo Orpheus Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky Théodore Strawinsky Location: Genève https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/20de153bd99c4c056060e73c07cceb9f.pdf 53c0f21bdd52e5b88251fae7b44a1995 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/1f1e7dea9599225f471a561533c00fc6.pdf 0ab91c233a4e9f4591fa2e423da4d807 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, 17 November 1964 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 November 1964 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Geneva November 17, 1964 Dear Nadia, Denise and I know you are in deep sadness. Our thoughts, on the announcement of the passing of Prince Pierre of Monaco, went directly to you, knowing what the heart of such a great and faithful friend as you can give . . . and how it can weep at the heartbreak of such separation. We are in Geneva now and once again under our own roof. Allow me, dear Nadia, to tell you again of our deepest affection and kindest thoughts, Théodore � * * * Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Genève 17 novembre 1964 Chère Nadia, Nous vous savons, Denise et moi, dans une grande tristesse. Nos pensées, à l’annonce du départ du Prince Pierre de Monaco, ont été aussitôt vers vous, sachant ce que votre cœur de grande et fidèle amie peut donner…et pleurer au déchirement de la séparation. Nous sommes à Genève maintenant et avons retrouvé notre toit. Laissez-moi, chère Nadia, vous dire encore notre très profonde affection et nos pensées émues. Théodore � 1964 Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Prince Pierre of Monaco Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/de46a3ffdfdeaedaf269f0f15d70826f.pdf 6f3baa640c5a8cf70a5407d6b4cfc50b https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/192219c1508d809f47995a0e0fb2b795.pdf fa47461d50fc81fb71ec089ac739adac 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, Undated Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale 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 Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Musée de l’Athénée [n.d.] Very dear Friend, These quick words on the eve of my exhibition. Thank you, thank you for your letter, received in Hollywood where I finally had the opportunity to see my father privately. He is marvelous, as always, but alas, much less alert. Théodore Strawinsky [P.S.] Denise and I send you our heartfelt fondness. � * * * Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Musée de l’Athénée Chère grande Amie, Ces mots en hâte à la veille de mon exposition. Merci, merci de votre lettre reçue à Hollywood où j’ai eu enfin le bonheur de voir mon père dans l’intimité. Toujours merveilleux, mais hélas, tellement moins alerte. Théodore Strawinsky [P.-S.] Denise et moi vous disons notre profond attachement. � Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/5d799ea2f0c5a3ed373026bb2ab21eec.pdf 93ebc1c6a7df1678eccf26be09fc1c63 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/a761b5b8af8c619eb38600eb406ea905.pdf 88dfdd06aa5c83b931cc5abbc0191760 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, 15 October 1968 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 15 October 1968 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text * * * Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Almelo 15 octobre 1968 Très chère Nadia, C’est en arrivant en Hollande à l’hôtel où nous sommes installés pour quelques mois que je trouve votre lettre adressée à Genève…elle nous a suivi ici où nous n’étions pas ! Nous nous trouverons, justement à cette date là [sic] en Suisse !! Nous aurions donc pu avoir le bonheur de vous voir. Nous avons été rappelés d’ici d’urgence auprès de la mère de Denise qui avait eu une attaque et brusquement j’ai dû quitter mon travail ici (de grandes fresques dans une église) pour rentrer à Genève, mais notre courrier a continué à nous être envoyé ici. Quelle malchance pour nous, chère Nadia, combien nous aurions été heureux de vous revoir, d’évoque tant de problèmes qui nous tiennent à cœur…Et pendant notre séjour imprévu en Suisse, j’apprends par ma sœur Milène, que mon Père et Vera avec Robert Craft se trouvent à Zurich !! Ah ! Chère Amie, là trop de tristesse, les mots me manquent pour vous écrire, vous saurez lire entre les lignes, je le sais. Par moment mon cher Père, mieux, donne le change et ou le retrouve avec son intelligence, les réparties aigües, mais c’est en vaine qu’on cherchait la trace d’un quelconque bonheur dans ses yeux. Ses jambes ne le portent plus, ça vous le savez, mais plus du tout…et le voilà voyageant : après Zurich ce sera Paris ! Chère grande Amie, c’est une tragédie, mais que faire ? Il a fallu néanmoins Zurich pour que Denise et moi ayons le grand, grand bonheur de passer quelques heures avec lui et lui aussi a eu de la joie, il nous l’a dit. Quelle douceur pour mon cœur de fils. J’ai su qu’on vous avait dit, chère Nadia, que ça le fatiguait d’avoir des visites—et j’ai en tant de peine pour vous. Ils vont aller à Paris… Pour terminer ces lignes qui viennent du cœur, que je vous redise, chère Nadia, combien nous avons été navrés de vous avoir manquée à Genève, mais j’espère à Paris…quand ? Je ne sais au juste. Avec tout notre fidèle attachement, Denise et moi vous disons notre profonde affection et vous embrasser, Théodore P.-S. Nous serons particulièrement près de vous en pensées après demain [le] 17, au moment émouvant de midi. Avec vous et tous vos amis. � Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Almelo October 15, 1968 My very dear Nadia, It was upon arriving at the hotel in Holland, where we have settled for a few months, that I found your letter addressed to Geneva . . . it followed us here where we were not! We were actually in Switzerland at that time!! We could’ve had the pleasure of seeing you then. We were brought back here by an emergency surrounding Denise’s mother, who had had an attack, and I had to leave my work here (large frescoes in a church) abruptly to go back to Geneva, but our mail continued to be delivered here. What bad luck for us, dear Nadia. How happy we would have been to see you again, to discuss so many problems we keep in our hearts . . . And during our unplanned stay in Switzerland, I heard from my sister, Milène, that my Father and Vera and Robert Craft were in Zurich!! Oh! Dear Friend, there is so much distress in this, I cannot find the words to write to you, but I know you can read between the lines. At moments, my dear Father gives the impression that he is doing better, and finds with his intelligence some critical responses, but it’s impossible to find any sort of happiness in his eyes. His legs don’t carry him anymore, that you know, but not at all anymore . . . and here he is travelling: after Zurich it will be Paris! My great, dear Friend, it’s a tragedy, but what can be done? Zurich was nonetheless necessary so that Denise and I could have the great, great happiness of spending a few hours with him, and he also found joy in it, so he told us. How comforting for a son’s heart. I know you were told, dear Nadia, that it tired him to have visits—and I feel so sad for you. They are going to go to Paris . . . To finish off these heartfelt lines, I’ll tell you again, dear Nadia, how upset we were to have missed you in Geneva, but I hope [we will see each other] in Paris . . . when? I don’t know exactly. With all our faithful attachment, Denise and I express to you our deepest affection and send tender thoughts, Théodore P.S. We will be with you in thought, especially the day after tomorrow, the 17th, at the emotional moment of noon. With you and all of your friends. � Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Robert Craft Theodore Strawinsky Vera Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/3162cabacf1565903e8e8fa1ef0482cf.pdf 3a3b577ff4d6d12bbe8b989fb27e4c1a https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/9bfc6df133f9ad74b927e387fa95fec4.pdf 4761f3819124e63ffeb0e912f664684e 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 6 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 6 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 6, 23 September 1969 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque nationale Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 23 September 1969 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Geneva September 23, 1969 My dear and great Friend, A single line from your letter tells us what you think, but what you tell us about it overwhelms us…and you wrote to us by hand! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You understand the tragedy of the situation. When I wanted to go see my dear Father on June 18 for his birthday after his operation (double operation) in New York, I received a response from Vera asking me not to come for the moment . . . I don’t want to add any commentary, but you can imagine my pain. My dear Father can no longer react, but he is perfectly aware of it and suffers profoundly from it, that I know. I am close to him through prayer—with you, dear Nadia, we are close to him, but [only] through prayer—and I thank you from the bottom of my heart that I can write these lines to you. Denise and I express to you our deepest commitment. Your Théodore � * * * Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Genève 23 septembre 1969 Chère grande Amie, Une seule ligne de votre lettre nous parle de votre vue, mais ce que vous nous en dites nous bouleverse…et vous prenez la plume pour nous écrire ! Merci du fond du cœur ! Vous comprenez le tragique de la situation. Lorsque j’ai voulu aller voir mon cher Père le 18 juin pour son anniversaire, après son opération (double opération) à New York, j’ai reçu en réponse un cable de Vera me demandant de ne pas venir pour le moment…Je ne veux ajouter aucun commentaire mais vous devinez ma douleur. Mon cher Père ne peut plus réagir mais il en est parfaitement conscient et en souffre profondément, ça je le sais. Je suis près de lui par la prière, nous sommes, avec vous chère Nadia, près de lui, mais par la prière et je vous remercie du fond du cœur de pouvoir vous écrire ces lignes. Denise et moi vous disons notre profond attachement. Votre, Théodore � 1969 Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Theodore Strawinsky Vera Stravinsky