3 10 34 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/f7c3443751c43066285e3298c1c7b9dd.pdf 7345420ae58f614efdc7cb6053dc9f48 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/b3c1316219598980ab1aa77c7015ce04.pdf cef8de362dceaa8d802af5e361fb0bb0 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, 1962 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 1962 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Théodore Strawinsky [No Date] [1962] Dear Théodore, Sorry I still haven’t written you. I am so shaken up. I spent Sunday afternoon with your Father— surprising strength, enthusiasm and tenderness. The worry he creates for himself, for Denise, for you, for Kitty. Perhaps he seems to remain silent, but he lives with those who are his life and every detail remains engraved—all hidden in a seemingly contradictory appearance, but nevertheless rooted within. His impressions, his trip, this return to his childhood, his sense of modesty, his way of saying nothing but what he wants to, and how the words must veil or divulge. It is true, he walks with difficulty, it’s the only time where one can see the signs of the shocks he has undergone. His spirit is young, alive, innovative, mobile, and what clairvoyance, what conviction as well, which sometimes creates incontrollable, spontaneous reactions. Unfortunately, I must hurry, I can spare anything but time, but I am with you, sharing in your hopes, your expectations, knowing the weight of your intense patience. Give Denise my love and know, both of you, that my thoughts never leave you. Thank you again. Yours, NB � * * * Boulanger à Théodore Strawinsky [sans date] [1962] Cher Théodore, Pardon de ne pas vous avoir écrit encore. Suis si bousculée. Passé l’après-midi de dimanche avec votre Père, étonnant de force, d’enthousiasme et de tendresse. Le souci qu’il se fait pour Denise, pour vous, pour Kitty. Peut-être semble-t-il rester silencieux mais il vit avec ceux qui sont sa vie et chaque détail resté gravé. Tout cela caché, en apparence contradictoire, et pourtant si enraciné. Ses impressions, son voyage, ce retour à son enfance, sa pudeur, son art de ne dire que ce qu’il veut, et comment les termes doivent voiler ou découvrir. Il est vrai, il marche mal, c’est le seul moment où l’on voit des signes de chocs qu’il a subis, l’esprit est jeune, vif, novateur, en mouvement, et quelle clairvoyance, quelle conviction aussi qui crée parfois des réactions d’une spontanéité incontrôlables. Hélas il faut aller vite, je ne dispose de rien comme temps mais suis avec vous partageant vos espoirs, votre attente, sachant le poids de cette patience si longue ! Embrassez Denise et sachez tous deux que ma pensée ne vous quitte pas. Merci encore. Votre NB � 1962 Author: Nadia Boulanger Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Kitty Stravinsky Recipient: Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/5b6bf5e255700b6708c19e8f359d7593.pdf e715e1f78cb9ee3f70c3c3df50685fdf https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/ea6fe672ae273fb6ae3f62affc8f3a48.pdf 89da63c4c6a4117330dd9003e36c09d9 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 June 1962 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 18 June 1962 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky Ecoles d’art américaines Fondation reconnue d’utilité publique New York Office: Fontainebleau Schools, 122 East 58 St. N.Y. 22 Conservatoire de musique – Ecole des beaux-arts Palais de Fontainebleau Le Directeur du Conservatoire June 18, 1962 Very dear Igor, Soon will be the birthday the entire world celebrates yet does not know how to celebrate enough. But once again I find myself near you in Hollywood—but also in Paris—I believe I’m sharing some of your views toward the Past, some of your silence in the Present, and your view of the new possibilities the material offers you and your mind. I don’t dare tell you what leads me always to this struggle before you, one that has no beginning and no end. In it I see your pain, your wounds, your aspirations, and I repeat, from the bottom of my heart, “May Peace be with you.” Your burden is heavy if it brings with it light, and I believe I feel and understand. I love you so much. I send you all my love, I say to you thank you, and I hear you wherever you may be, always there, Your Nadia B � * * * Boulanger à Stravinsky Ecoles d’art américaines Fondation reconnue d’utilité publique Bureau New-York : Fontainebleau Schools, 122 East 58 St. N.Y. 22 Conservatoire de musique – Ecole des beaux-arts Palais de Fontainebleau – Le Directeur du Conservatoire 18 juin 1962 Très cher Igor, Bientôt cet anniversaire que le monde entier célèbre et ne saurait assez célébrer. Mais, moi, je me retrouve, près de vous, à Hollywood—mais aussi à Paris— je crois partager certains de vos regards vers le Passé, certaines de vos silences dans le Présent, et votre perception de la nouvelle possibilité que vous offre la matière, et votre esprit. Je n’ose vous dire ce qui m’ément[sic] toujours devant cette lutte avec vous-même qui n’a commencement ni fin. J’y vois aussi vos peines, vos blessures, vos aspirations—et je vous redis, du plus profond de mon cœur, « que la Paix soit avec vous ». Votre fardeau est lourd, s’il est porteur de lumière, et je crois sentir, et comprendre. Je vous aime tant. Je vous embrasse, je vous dis merci, et je vous entends où que vous soyez, toujours là, Votre, Nadia B � 1962 Author: Nadia Boulanger Denise Strawinsky Nadia Location: Fontainebleau Recipient: Denise Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/74c1b4e3d5d7627c65a19525e286dba3.pdf 817eb8307d9a61f1565e9923c9cb4b25 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/4e10092c9b7caddc7ae213622892f785.pdf 73103eb9698084a8cde67ced52a58d5b 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 February 1962 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Denise Stravinsky, Denise 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 February 1962 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Denise Stravinsky February 18, 1962 Dear Denise, Without news for a long time, but I feel close [to you] and my thoughts are always with you. I do hope that you are suffering less. But it has been so long—it’s a burden to be so patient. I saw your father-in-law upon his return from Moscow, walking with a bit of difficulty, but with an extraordinary presence—so preoccupied by you, by you all. The recording of the Flood is impressive and allows for an understanding of the grandeur of the work. Regarding A Sermon, Narration, Prayer [sic], which I heard on the radio, it is profoundly moving. And if mastering these ever-new means is stupefying, the emotion that emanates from this sublime work is inexpressible. What a supreme force of thought and feeling —which [others] want to ignore! Hug one another [for me] and know I am your, Nadia B. P.S. Not yet been able to write to Kitty. Going to do it one of these days I hope! � * * * Boulanger à Denise Stravinsky 18 février 1962 Chère Denise, Sans nouvelles depuis longtemps, je me sens pourtant proche et ma pensée ne vous quitte pas. Je veux espérer que vous souffrez moins. Mais c’est si long—et une telle patience si lourde. Vu votre beau-père à son retour de Moscou, marchant avec un peu de difficulté, mais d’une présence extraordinaire—si préoccupé de vous de vous tous. Le disque du Flood est impressionnant et permet de comprendre la grandeur de l’œuvre. Quant à celui de Sermon, Narration Prayer[sic], entendu à la radio, il est profondément émouvant. Et si la maîtrise de moyens toujours nouveaux est stupéfiante, l’émotion qui se dégage de cette œuvre sublime, elle est indicible. Quelle force suprême de la pensée et de la sensibilité—ce que l’on veut ignorer ! Embrassez-vous les uns les autres et sachez-moi votre. Nadia B. P.S. N’ai pas encore pu écrire à Kitty. Vais le faire ces jours-ci j’espère ! � 1962 A Narrative A Sermon and a Prayer Author: Nadia Boulanger Denise Strawinsky Kitty Stravinsky Recipient: Denise Stravinsky The Flood 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/b2dcbfd61f14fe74c9a381154c321458.pdf d18907e0a7369dadb59f27be4dad3565 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/6372aa2c44d9530e6b0aec58c9b11130.pdf 5a6bc4c725590a1a5c45fe2e7149b89f 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 September 1960 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 15 September 1960 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Théodore Strawinsky September 15, 1960 Dear Théodore, I am thinking a lot about you right now. Are you going? Are you in Venice—is the past still living in the present? All of this is preoccupying me as I know you are tormented by it. And it’s sad, as each loses and nobody wins. And what we lose, especially in this manner, is never to be found again. I want to hope that my worries are in vain, that you were able to spend some time with your Father, to hear his new work, well-performed. Alas, new works always seem difficult, audacious pieces, or more accurately, incomprehensible. And in all his glory, your Father knows the bitterness of being, ultimately, rather alone with the present—so cruelly and blindly misunderstood. All of that seems paradoxical and is veiled by a small number of enlightened musicians and some courtiers. Certainly, it does not matter: Le Sacre, Noces, Œdipe and soon Canticum Sacrum, then Threni will take their legitimate places. I am very sad not to be in Venice, close to him—you know what is in my heart, in my mind, in my life every day. But whether I’m close or far away, he always seems present to me, and my reverence never ceases to accompany him. Dear Théodore, all of this tells you, does it not, how much I love you all, Denise, Kitty—in the memory of your Mother. And I am your, Nadia B. P.S. I’ll be in Lans en Vercors until the end of the month without a doubt � * * * Boulanger à Théodore Strawinsky 15 septembre 1960 Cher Théodore, Je pense beaucoup à vous en ce moment. Allez-vous, êtes-vous à Venise—le passé reste- t-il vivant dans le présent ? Tout cela me préoccupe comme je vous en sais tourmenté. Et c’est triste, car chacun perd et personne ne gagne. Et ce que nous perdons, dans cet ordre surtout, ne se retrouve jamais. Je veux espérer que mes alarmes sont vaines, que vous avez pu aller passer quelques temps avec votre Père, entendre sa nouvelle œuvre, bien exécutée. Hélas les œuvres neuves semblent toujours difficiles, les œuvres audacieuses, ou plus réellement vraies, incompréhensibles. Et dans toute sa gloire, votre Père connaît l’amertume d’être, en fin de compte, à peu près seul avec son présent—si cruellement et aveuglément méconnu. Tout cela semble paradoxal et est voilé par un petit nombre de musiciens plus éclairés et de quelques courtisans. Certes il importe peu : le Sacre, Noces, Œdipe et bientôt Canticum Sacrum, puis Threni prendront leur place légitime. Suis très triste de n’être pas à Venise, près de lui—vous savez ce qu’il est dans mon cœur, dans mon esprit, dans ma vie de chaque jour. Mais que je sois proche ou lointaine, il me semble toujours présent et ma vénération ne cesse de l’accompagner. Cher Théodore, tout cela qui vous dit, n’est-ce pas, combien je vous aime tous, Denise, Kitty—dans le souvenir de votre Mère. Et je suis votre Nadia B. [P.-S.] Lans en Vercors jusqu’à la fin du mois sans doute � 1960 Author: Nadia Boulanger Canticum Sacrum Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Kitty Stravinsky Le Sacre Du Printemps Les Noces Oedipus Rex Recipient: Théodore Stravinsky Rite of Spring Theodore Strawinsky Threni https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/c7dcc7f918faffda7f5104b572cd6dd0.pdf 5aece42b8a6f797d8f697da91a997dff https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/71d7ac3b7e66fd974daabd50d2d43e68.pdf d121ae9cdaa7f4b694d1a2a6872cabdb 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, 8 September 1957 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 8 September 1957 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Théodore Strawinsky September 8, 1957 Hotel du Golf Chalet at Goblet To be so close—and so far—I have arrived here, overcome by the tyranny of sleep—I am regaining my spirits—I’ll see you upon my return from Villars, where I’m going to spend five days with the Markevitch family. But if you could send me the addresses of your Father before [he leaves Europe], you would make me very happy, as I must thank him. His writing seems to show he is doing well. To think that he passed by Ballu and I was in Fontainebleau—never suspecting that I was missing out on such a great joy! To Denise and to you, dear Théodore, from my heart, Nadia B � * * * Boulanger à Strawinsky 8 septembre 1957 Hôtel du Golf Chalet à Gobet Etre si près—et si loin—suis arrivée ici, dominée par le sommeil tyrannique—je commence à retrouver mes esprits—vous verrai à mon retour de Villars où je vais passer 5 jours chez les Markévitch. Mais si vous pouviez avant m’envoyer ici les addresses [sic] de votre Père, vous me feriez bien grand plaisir, car je dois le remercier. Son écriture semble montrer qu’il va bien. Songez qu’il est passé sur Ballu et j’étais à Fontainebleau—ne me doutant pas que je perdais une si grande joie ! A Denise et à vous, cher Théodore de tout cœur. Nadia B � 1957 Author: Nadia Boulanger Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Igor Markevitch Recipient: Igor Stravinsky 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/607536e813926cd1996629fe3cb94c1e.pdf ef740a17f6773c6524a145331c261c42 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/2bb04e42d1cfd4e07f208b2c0866eba2.pdf 1663a1d8aae679e8b08f037be1d8aa30 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 4 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 4 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 4, 25 November 1950 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 November 1950 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu Paris IX Mr. Igor Strawinsky 1260 N. Wetherly Drive Hollywood 46 California U.S.A. November 25, 1950 My thoughts are always close to you, Dear Igor, but with such particular emotion when November 30 approaches. I know, dates are nothing and change nothing. But they bring us close: some in the happiness of being reunited, and others in the certainty that nothing separates those who love one another. Saw Théodore recently, so well; spoke of little Kitty, so happy around him and Denise. To see her—serious, deep, gentle—one imagines how much like her mother she is, and it is a great joy to know she is in these new surroundings, among family. I did not speak to you about a recent performance of Orphée—rather unpleasant, with cuts that would merit violent objections if the intelligence of the work had not been drawn out with the greatest reluctance. Otherwise, it was not as bad as I seem to insinuate, but [it was] far from what this marvelous score deserves. But . . . It is always the blindness of the disciples at Emmaüs. They don’t want to see, and always see too late. Their blind, undiscerning infatuation, suddenly, with Bartok is all the more shocking given their long indifference toward him. Let’s not shock you. It is the eternal story—but let’s remain exasperated. The door is opened, everyone enters, and the result is catastrophic. Time passes and gently things take their place again. And despite all the misunderstandings, Bach is doing very well (se porte fort bien), and so are you. Your Mass conquered all spirits at Solesmes. They, well, they understood, and this made up for the rest. What’s more, when one sees the excitement around the revival of Siegfried and its sequel, one understands the confusion of the poor public, which could pretend to be a little better guided. It’s Wagner, Strauss, the Schoenberg school, that are presented as trends across the world, and the world is not finding them particularly enjoyable. They take it in rather poorly. Happily, among the young people who pay attention, the trend is good. There is a heavy dodecaphonic offensive, but it will not hold its position for long. Have you ever heard Wozzek [sic]? We’ve just carefully worked on Renard—what a pity to not have the orchestration for it. It is a famous score, which is difficult at first but becomes so natural. But there, too, the judgement is distorted. At the heart of it, people do not know the music. There’s a lot of literature, a pseudo- philosophy, but it’s impossible to perform any of the rhythms without upsetting these old mechanical habits a little. �I wasn’t able to accept Koussevitzky’s offer nor that of Juilliard and can’t console myself when I tell myself that it was the way to see you. But really, we aren’t leaving [one another] right now. And that which ought to be done cannot be abandoned. Give Vera my love, and know how deeply I am always with you, Dear Igor. I love you so. Nadia [P.S.] How terrible! I did not thank you for your records, and yet, what a joy it was to hear the Mass. I’ll enlighten you: every bit of the work is essential. Thank You. � Boulanger à Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu Paris IX Monsieur Igor Strawinsky 1260 N. Wetherly Drive Hollywood 46 Californie U.S.A. 25 novembre 1950 Toujours ma pensée est près de vous, Cher Igor, mais avec quelle particulière émotion quand approche le 30 novembre. Je sais, les dates ne sont rien, et ne changent rien. Mais elles nous rapprochent, les unes dans le bonheur d’être réunis, les autres, dans la certitude que rien ne désunit ceux qui s’aiment. Vu dernièrement Théodore, si bien ; parlé de la petite Kitty, si heureuse auprès de lui et de Denise. A la voir, serieuse [sic], profonde, gentille, on devine de quel regard sa petite Maman la sérierait [sic], et c’est un grand bonheur de la savoir à nouveau entourée, dans sa famille. Je ne vous parle pas d’une récente exécution d’Orphée—assez sinistre, avec des coupures qui justifieraient une violente réclamation, si l’intelligence de l’œuvre n’amenait pas, de plus graves réticences. D’ailleurs, pas si mauvaise que j’ai l’air de l’insinuer, mais loin de ce que mérite cette merveilleuse partition. Mais…C’est toujours l’aveuglement des disciples d’Emmaüs. Ils ne veulent pas voir, et voient toujours trop tard. Leur engouement aveugle, soudain, sans discernement pour Bartok est plus choquent encore que leur longue indifférence à son égard. Ne vous frappons pas. C’est l’éternelle histoire—mais restons exaspérés. On a ouvert la porte, tout le monde entre, et le résultat est catastrophique. Le temps passe, et tous gentiment, les choses se remettent à leur place, et malgré toutes les incompréhensions, Bach se porte fort bien, et vous aussi. Votre [M]esse a conquis tous les esprits à Solesmes, eux, ils ont compris et ceci compense cela. D’ailleurs quand on voit le battage fait autour de la reprise de Siegfried et de la séquelle, on comprend la confusion du pauvre public qui pourrait prétendre à être un peu mieux guidé. C’est Wagner, Strauss, l’école Schonberg, qui sont donnés comme phases, à travers le monde, et le monde ne s’en trouve pas très bien, il digère avec peine. Heureusement, parmi les jeunes qui retiennent l’attention, la tendance est bonne. Il y a une lourde offensive dodécaphonique elle ne garde pas ses positions longtemps. Avez-vous jamais entendu Wozzek [sic] ? Nous venons de travailler avec soin Renard—quel dommage de n’en pas avoir l’orchestre. C’est une fameuse partition, qui d’abord difficile, devient si naturelle. Mais là aussi le jugement est faussé. Au fond, les gens ne savent pas la musique. Beaucoup de littérature, de fausse �philosophie, mais impossible d’exécuter le moindre rythme bousculant un peu de vieilles habitudes machinales. N’ai pas pu accepter l’offre de Koussevitzky ni de Juillard, ne m’en console pas quand je me dis que c’était le moyen de vous voir. Mais vraiment on ne « quitte » pas, en ce moment. Et ce qu’il faut faire ne peut être abandonné. Dites à Vera ma tendresse, et sachez de quel cœur je suis toujours avec vous, Cher Igor. Je vous aime tant. Nadia P.-S. Quelle horreur ! Je ne vous remerciais pas des disques, et pourtant, quel bonheur d’entendre la Messe. Vous écrirai, tout est capital dans cette œuvre. Merci. � 1950 Author: Nadia Boulanger Béla Bartók Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Igor Location: California Mass Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Orpheus Recipient: Igor Stravinsky Renard Sergei Koussevitzky Solesmes Abbey Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky Vera Stravinsky Wozzeck https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/c19c37aad1fac5c483f8255bd7ea7a9a.pdf dc31fe2789a49f3f4547da5ccca49ad2 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/f31cf938da55d00b30db89ca73637957.pdf e57ccbe767902d826c1544526b53e8bc 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 4 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 4 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 4, 14 September 1950 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Vera Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque Nationale De Paris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 14 September 1950 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Vera Stravinsky Ecoles d’art américaines Palais de Fontainebleau Fondation reconnue d’utilité publique Conservatoire de musique Le Directeur (Le Moubra, Montana, Suisse) Mrs. Igor Strawinsky 1260 N. Wetherly Drive Hollywood 46 California U.S.A September 14, 1950 Dear Vera, soon it will be your birthday! Where is Santa Barbara? “Where are the snows of yesteryear?” I miss you so, both of you who occupy my thoughts day after day. And only silence between us, because I live life too quickly, because. . . And time passes, and ultimately, though we love each other, we live like strangers. Well, here at least are some wishes so that one day per year you see I am with you. I remember everything, and I can’t accept the idea we won’t see each other anymore. It is too absurd. Why is the world so big and Hollywood so far from Paris? Koussevitzky had asked me to come to Tanglewood next year. I think I wrote about this to Igor, but everything makes this trip impossible, and I declined, after weeks of indecision. Certainly, if I thought I would have seen you, something inside me would have rebelled. But I would have had to arrive for the opening of classes by plane and leave the following day. So, California was out of the question. And, honestly, I cannot hope that you’ll come to Europe, a Europe that everything threatens. What savages, what fools we are who, no matter what, want to find nothing more than perfect ways to destroy everything. But . . . all I need is to think of Igor, working at his opera, to prepare the Symphonie de psaumes that I am conducting seven times in four days in Brussels (imagine my joy, and my terror, after everything the symphony is—and I risk nothing, I alone am in danger, and that gives me courage, one feels so small. I hear Igor’s pulse, I know all too well how far away, and it can be no other way, but I am so happy to have this project), and, when confronted with the only values that matter, we fight, each in his own way. Has Igor read Gisele Brelet’s book, Le temps musical? I would like to know what he thinks of it, but doubt that he has been able to immerse himself in these two dense volumes. Like a child, I tell myself stories. I dream that I am arranging my cushions at your place so I can sleep on the couch. I watch Igor’s hand, his fingers, moving a marble in Chinese Checkers. I see his table again, the frame he rebuilt so patiently for George, the telegram from Dolin, the Sonate at Milhaud’s. Altogether, these small details make me believe, once I really start to imagine, that we are together and the conversation will begin again. �Why is this only a dream? I forgot to tell you, in July I saw Théodore, Denise, and little, adorable Kitty. She’s very fragile, but so well looked after. And so happy to be with “a dad and a mum.” Dear Vera, I send my love to you and Igor and have the pretension, foolish perhaps, to believe quite certainly there is no one who loves you more than your, Nadia � Boulanger à Vera Stravinsky Ecoles d’art américaines Palais de Fontainebleau Fondation reconnue d’utilité publique Conservatoire de Musique Le Directeur (Le Moubra, Montana, Suisse) Madame Igor Strawinsky 1260 N. Wetherly Drive Hollywood 46 California USA 14 septembre 1950 Cher Véra, bientôt notre fete [sic] ! Où est Santa Barbara ? « Où sont les neiges d’antan ? Vous me manquez tant, vous deux qui occupez ma pensée jour après jour. Et seul le silence entre nous, parce que la vie va trop vite, parce que…Et le temps passe, et finalement, alors qu’on s’aime, on vit comme des inconnus. Enfin, voici du moins des vœux, pour qu’un jour par an, vous voyez [sic] que je suis avec vous. Je me souviens de tout, et je ne [me] fais pas à l’idée de ne plus vous voir. C’est trop bête. Pourquoi le monde est-il si grand, et Hollywood si loin de Paris. Koussevitzky m’avait demandé de venir l’an prochain à Tanglewood. Je crois l’avoir écrit à Igor, mais tout rend ce départ impossible, et j’ai déclin[é], après des semaines de perplexité. Certes, si je pensais que je vous aurais vu quelque chose en moi se révolterait. Mais il s’agissait d’arriver pour l’ouverture des cours, en avion, et repartir le lendemain. Donc, la Californie était exclue. Et, honnêtement, je ne peux pas souhaiter que vous veniez en Europe, une Europe que tout menace, quels sauvages, et quels fous nous sommes qui, pourtant arranger, ne cherchons que des moyens de plus en plus perfectionnés pour tout détruire. Mais…il me suffit de penser à Igor, travaillant à son opéra, à préparer la Symphonie de psaumes que je dirige 7 fois en 4 jours à Bruxelles (imaginez ma joie, et ma terreur, après tout la symphonie est—et ne risque rien, moi seule suis en danger, et cela me donne le courage, on se sent si petit. J’entends la pulsation d’Igor, je sais trop bien à quelle distance, et il n’en peut être autrement, je sais, mais, j’ai un si grand bonheur de ce projet), et, devant les valeurs qui seules comptent, on lutte, à sa mesure. Igor a-t-il lu le livre de Gisele Brabet, Le temps musical. J’aimerais savoir ce qu’il en pense, mais doute qu’il ait pu se plonger dans ces denses deux volumes. Comme quand on est petit, je me raconte des histoires, je rêve que j’arrange mes coussins, chez vous, pour dormir sur le canapé. Je regarde la main, les doigts d’Igor, déplaçant la bille du Chinese Checkers. Je revois sa table, le cadre qu’il avait refait avec quelle patience, pour George, le télégramme de Dolin, la Sonate chez Milhaud. Tout et tout, ces petits détails me font croire quand j’entre bien dans le jeu, que nous sommes ensemble, et que la conversation va reprendre. �Que n’est-ce qu’un rêve. Ai oublié de vous dire, en Juillet, ai vu Théodore, Denise et la petite Kitty, adorable, très fragile, mais si bien surveillée. Et si heureuse d’être avec « un papa et une maman » Chère Véra, je vous embrasse, j’embrasse Igor et j’ai la prétention, folle peut-être, mais très assurée qu’il n’y a personne qui vous aime plus. Que votre, Nadia � 1950 Author: Nadia Boulanger Darius Milhaud Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Gisèle Brelet Igor Location: California Nadia Location: Fontainebleau Recipient: Vera Stravinsky Sergei Koussevitzky Symphonie De Psaumes Symphony of Psalms 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