1 10 5 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/fbde59db503980776b536b0603757f78.pdf 32a9940774f29800bf93b7bde01ec1f6 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/7bfd8a00406aa16e9a36f8fd86f051c4.pdf e3e1307cd07ccf0a972006fff26ca3e5 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, 18 March 1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Igor Stravinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque Nationale De Paris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 18 March 1949 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Stravinsky to Boulanger 1260 N. Wetherly Drive Hollywood, California March 18, 1949 Dearest Nadia, Just a note accompanies this Latin version of my a cappella chorale works with which you are familiar—“Pater Noster” and “Ave Maria.” I have just arranged this version for use in the Catholic Church, of course, but it would certainly be desirable for Protestant churches to take advantage of them as well. Did you hear my Mass by Ansermet in London (BBC) not long ago? The BBC also performed Orpheus.* I’ve just recorded both of them (Mass and Orpheus) in New York (Victor). Orpheus will come out in September and the Mass at Christmas. I did the latter with children (not with women, like Ansermet) who were unfortunately not quite of the highest level. Unlike in Europe, here they don't have the tradition of training Discanti and Alti. However, I had to settle on the children, because the presence of women's voices, however perfect they might be, would be a much more serious error in the music of my Mass (for the sense and the spirit of this music) than the imperfection of a children's choir. Love, I Str. *I tremble at the idea of what the music of my poor Orpheus must have been in the hands of Mr. Lichine and the Ballet des Champs Elysees! � Stravinsky à Boulanger 1260 N. Wetherly Drive Hollywood, California 18 mars 1949 Dearest Nadia, Juste un mot accompagnant cette version latine de mes chœurs a capella que vous connessez [sic] —Pater Noster et Ave Maria. Je viens d’arranger cette version pour l’usage du culte catholique bien entendu, mais il serait certainement souhaitable que les eglises [sic] protestante en profitent eux aussi. Avez-vous entendu dernierement ma Messe par Ansermet a Londres (BBC) ? Il y joua egalement Orphée.* Viens d’enregistrer tous les deux (Messe et Orphée) a New York (VICTOR). Orphée paraitra en Septembre et la Messe a Noel. Cette derniere, je l’avais fait avec des enfants (pas avec des femmes, comme Ansermet) qui etaient malheureusement pas tout a fait de premier ordre. Ici, ils n’ont pas, comme en Europe, la tradition des metrieses [sic] des Discanti et Alti. Cependant j’ai du me decider pour les enfants car la presence des voix de femmes, aussi parfaites soient-elles, dans la musique de ma Messe serait une imprudence bien plus grave (pour le sens et l’esprit de cette musique) que l’imperfection d’un chœur d’enfants. Love I Str. *Je tremble a l’idee [sic] de ce qui a du etre la musique de mon pauvre Orphée entre les mains de Mr. Lishine et le Ballet des Champs Elysees ! � 1949 Author: Igor Stravinsky Ave Maria David Linchine Igor Location: California Mass Orpheus Pater Noster Recipient: Nadia Boulanger https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/dad207049a5178aa0d318c858e847d77.pdf 6004239879d449f1f167d4aede7f9a64 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/82b71740ea05ea203fd306c0c0a8165d.pdf 41ff5c2536509aca95b4b2b3cb683aaa 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 3 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 3 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 3, 3 March 1941 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 3 March 1941 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Stravinsky (postscript by Vera Stravinsky) to Boulanger Hollywood Chateau Marmont March 3, 1941 My dear Nadia, It’s been a bit less than a month since we have had word from you. Would you be so very kind to send us something, if only a postcard? I know that it is not always easy. All the same, we await news and hope that everything is more or less as usual for you. We have already been here for three weeks. My concerts here and in San Diego (after some very hard work, about the same as in Boston but complicated by a bad head cold) were a great success. Now I won’t conduct my symphony again until July, in Mexico City. With regards to the latter: I spoke with Mr. Ernest R. Voigt about this (Associated Music Publishers, Inc., 25 West 45th Street, New York City) and he promised me that he would send you (as soon as he receives the material from here) a part for each instrument as well as the orchestral score. The parts will be untouched, i.e., full of errors, and the orchestral score will be the grey one with which you already are familiar. If you need mine (the black one) I will send it to you, but I prefer to keep it here (I may need it.) There are lots of people here and we are having great difficulty finding a house as a permanent residence—everything is taken and the horrors leftover are priced very high. It is more advantageous to buy one with a nice little mortgage. That’s what we’ll probably do. When will we see you again? Is it completely impossible to see you again here this year? With sincere affection, dear Nadia, Your, I Strawinsky [P.S.] If you have my Ave Maria, my Pater, and my Credo, I would be infinitely grateful if you could send them to me. I am going to make photostats (photocopies) and give them back to you. Thanks in advance [P.P.S.] Please give best regards to the Forbeses from the two of us. [P.P.P.S.] With wholehearted and fond affection for you, dear Nadia—Vera. � Stravinsky à Boulanger Hollywood Chateau Marmont 3 mars 1941 Ma chère Nadia, Il y a peu pres un mois qu’on est sans nouvelles de vous. Vous serez bien gentille de nous envoyer ne serai-ce [sic] qu’une carte postale. Je sais que ce n’est pas toujours facile. Nous l’attendons quand meme et esperons que tout va plus ou moins normalement pour vous. Nous sommes ici depuis deja trois semaines. Mes concerts ici et a San Diego (apres un travail tres dur, a peu pres le meme qu’a Boston mais complique d’un mauvais rhume de cerveau) ont eu un bon succes. Maintenant ce n’est qu’en juillet, a Mexico City, que je dirige ma symphonie. A propos de cette derniere : j’en ai parle a Mr. Ernest R. Voigt (Associated Music Publishers, Inc., 25 West 45th Street, New York City) et il m’a promis de vous envoyer (des qu’il recevra le materiel d’ici) une partie de chaque instrument plus la partition d’orchestre. Les parties serons [sic] vierges c. a d. plaines [sic] de fautes et la partition d’orch. celle que vous connaissez, la grise. Si vous en avez besoin de la mienne (la noire) je vous l’enverrai, mais je prefere la garder ici (j’en aurai peut-etre besoin). Il y a beaucoup de monde ici et nous avons beaucoup de difficulte de trouver une maison comme residence permanente tout est pris et les horreurs qui restent encore sont a des prix tres eleves. Il est plus avantageux d’en acheter avec une bonne petite hypotheque. C’est ce que l’on va probablement faire. Quand vous reverra-t-on? Est-ce tout à fait impossible de vous y revoir cette annee encore ici? Chere Nadia, je vous embrasse tres affectueusement. Votre, I Strawinsky [P.-S.] Si vous avez mon Ave Maria mon Pater et mon Credo je vous serai infiniment reconnaissant de me le faire parvenir. Je vais faire des photostat [sic] (photocopies) et vous les rendrai. Merci d’avanse [sic] [P.P.-S.] Mille choses aux Forbes de nous deux, je vous prie. [P.P.P.-S.] Je vous embrasse, chère Nadia, de tout mon cœur—Vera. � 1941 Author:Igor Stravinsky Ave Maria Edward Forbes Ernest R. Voigt Igor Location: California Pater Noster Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Vera Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/4e4de5442769576a8576c07cdb3a9979.pdf 54e99068f804c997157f000f1af755c6 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/d61ae8293456dfdc2f52cd88776433e6.pdf 3b22416d3576c236dedada5999c182e6 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 3 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 3 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 3, 17 March 1941 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 March 1941 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky Gerry’s Landing Cambridge, Massachusetts Throwbridge 78-89 Monsieur Igor Strawinsky Chateau Marmont 3221 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, Los Angeles California March 17, 1941 My dear friend, I’m ashamed not to have written you earlier, but, if I am very busy, I am also dealing with a heavy moral crisis. It was twenty-three years ago on Saturday that my little Lili died—it will be six on Wednesday since Mother has been gone—it is impossible to do here what we always did in Paris, but at least I had believed it possible. All of this, the feeling of shame I have for having left at such a time, has filled my heart with pain. I should have known, but on the other hand, what else can be done. To help them over there, it was truly necessary to carry out this other work. Ultimately, as you see, it’s not going very well. And it’s not really necessary that things work, if we want to find a balance again. These past few years have been filled by our lost ones and today we pay for it; it’s only right. And it has to be so, because if remorse acts as a springboard for us, we can create new strength in ourselves from it. The trick is to figure out what it is we are ready to give our lives for. And we have several things to give, because even if it is hopeless, we must all still prepare for the end. But just imagine how my despair is paired with an indescribable hope. And I offer my strength to that which requires all of it, but for the time being I have lost my strength, which is absurd. But I didn’t know how much I loved France, how I need her, and how, in her weakness, I feel she is great. How badly we have served her, we other French men and women whose flesh and spirit were crafted by her, her traditions, and her faith. We are suddenly reminded that we descended from those who fought with Joan of Arc, who prayed with Saint Louis, who witnessed the construction of Chartres. And such memories will permit neither weakness nor treason. What have we done with this heritage that was our honor and demanded our responsibility? We suddenly realize when waking up from such an awful nightmare—because that has been our collective existence—that we do not have enough tears to offer up to God. It has nothing to do with sentimentality, but rather the awakening of the conscience—it is well worth going through a serious crisis. So if it takes cruelly seeing one’s self in an unsympathetic mirror, the result is worth the suffering. I do not like to be ashamed, and, thank God, I have not had much shame in my life. I have been selfish, like almost all humans, but haven’t had too many irreparable faults. (I believe in the forgiveness of sins, certainly, but for the past to be erased, it must remain the past.) As for life in general, there are so many concessions to let go of. And the result doesn’t allow us to blame our neighbors—the “guilty ones” (the “guilty ones” are easy to blame)—but it forces us to judge our own actions, our own efforts. And it is not a pretty picture. Everything gets forgotten, it’s that simple. As if we didn’t have parents to whom we must show respect and be accountable. The time has come—but a great country that radiated glory has lost everything in a �few wretched days by the mistakes accumulated over such a long time. We have to think about this first, then next, and for always; we must understand it from every angle, and then—and only then—with our house put back in order—we will (perhaps) be able to set out on a new course, or be left to sleep in the peace of God, having measured [our] faults, and though forgiving [them], fearing them still. Please forgive all of this, which makes no sense other than to me. But I am so alone with this that I must open my heart. And who can understand it like you? What bad luck to be honored by such an overwhelming trust. It doesn’t matter. It is worth something, because how many men, at this very moment, are beating their own breasts? As for the score, I hope that it will not come right now because we are giving a concert for the Polish on April 4 in New York, with Schütz’s Resurrection . . . . One set of parts had to be completely redone since I did not have them anymore, and although Barbara is making copies, that has taken a long time. One would not think, to see this endless and useless letter, that I am short on time. But it is easier to say everything in a jumble than it is to choose, eliminate, reject, and craft. I have not yet found a copy of the prayers. I have just sent a letter on this subject and will keep you informed. Give Vera my love, and, rest assured, I am finished. I send my love. I miss you both terribly, and I hope that we will meet again . . . one day. Yours, Nadia � Boulanger à Stravinsky Gerry’s Landing Cambridge, Massachusetts Throwbridge 78-89 Monsieur Igor Strawinsky Chateau Marmont 3221 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, Los Angeles California 17 mars 1941 Mon cher ami,quelle honte de ne pas vous avoir encore ecrit,mais,si je suis tres occupee,je passe aussi par une crise morale assez dure.Ces jours d’anniversaires,il y a eu samedi 23 ans que ma petite Lili est morte—il y en aura six mercredi que Maman n’est plus la–l’impossibilite de faire ici ce que nous faisions toujours a Paris,du moins je l’ai cru,tout cela,le sentiment de honte que j’ai d’etre partie dans untel [sic] moment,a pris dans mon esprit de douloureuses proportions.J’aurais du le savoir,mais d(autre [sic] part,que faire autrement.Pour les aider la- bas,il fallait bien remplir cet autre devoir.Enfin,comme vous voyez,cela ne va pas.Et il ne faut pas que cela aille,si nous voulons retrouver un equilibre.Ces dernieres annees avaient ete remplies par nos abandons.Nous payons aujourd’hui: ce n’est que juste.Et c’est necessaire,car si les remords nous servent de tremplin,nous pouvons grace a eux creer en nous de nouvelles forces .Le tout est de bien determiner ce a quoi nous sommes prets a donner notre vie.Et nous avons de quoi en donner plusieurs,car meme si c’est sans espoir,encore faut-il se preparer a la terminaison.Mais figurez-vous que mon desespoir est double d’un espoir indicible.Et c’est a tendre mes forces vers ce qui les demande toutes,que pour le moment je les ai perdues,ce qui est absurde.Mais je ne savais pas combien j’aimais la France,combien j’ai besoin d’elle,et combien,dans sa faiblesse,je la sens grande.Comme nous l’avons mal servie,nous autres francais dont la chair et l’esprit sont formes par elle,ses traditions,sa foi.Il nous souvient soudain que nous descendons de ceux qui ont lutte avec Jeanne d’arc,qui ont prie avec Saint Louis,qui ont vu s’elever Chartres.Et de tels souvenirs ne permettent ni faiblesse ni trahison. qu’avions nous fait de ce patrimoine qui etait notre honneur et engageait notre responsabilite.A se reveiller d’un tel affreux cauchemar,car c’est-ce qu’a ete notre vie nationale,on comprend soudain,et on n’a pas assez de larmes pour offrir a Dieu.Il ne s’agit pas de sentimentalite,mais du reveil de la conscience–cela vaut bien de passer par une lourde crise.Si l’on s’est cruellement vu dans un impitoyable miroir,le resultat vaut bien la souffrance.Je n’aime pas avoir honte,et,j’en benis Dieu, je n’ai pas eu beaucoup honte dans ma vie.De l’egoisme, comme presque tous les humains,mais,pas trop de fautes irreparaples(je crois a la remission des peches,certes,mais le passe pour effacable qu’il soit reste le passe)En ce qui concerne la vie en generale,que de concessions de laisser aller.Et le resultat ne nous permet pas d’accuser le voisin,les « responsables »(qu’ils ont bon dos,les responsables)mais nous force a juger notre propre action,notre propre effort.Et,ce n’est pas joli.Tout oublie,c’est bien simple.Comme si on n’avait pas de parents a qui il faut donner son respect,et rendre des comptes.L’heure est venue—mais,un �grand pays rayonnant de gloire,en quelques pauvers journees a tout perdu,par les fautes accumulees pendant si longtemps.C’est a cela qu’il faut penser d’abord,ensuite,et toujours,l’entendre a tous les domaines et ensuite,mais ensuite seulement,dans la maison remise en ordre,repartir pour un nouvel effort,ou s’endormir dans la paix du Seigneur,ayant mesure ses fautes,et meme pardonne,les craindre encore. Pardon de tout ceci qui n’a aucun sens, sauf pour moi.Mais je suis si seule a cet egard,qu’il me faut bien ouvrir mon cœur.Et qui,comme vous peut comprendre?Mais pas de chance,que d’etre honore d’une si ecrasante confiance.Cela ne fait rien,cela vaut bien quelque chose,car,quel est le nombre d’hommes qui en ce moment meme,se frappent la poitrine? Pour le materiel,j’espere qu’il ne viendra pas maintenant,car nous donnons un concert pour les Polonais le 4 avril a New-York,avec la Resurrection de Schutz…il a fallu refaire tout un materiel,puisque je n’avais plus rien,et bien que Barbara fasse les copies,cela a pris beaucoup de temps.On ne dirait pas,a voir cette interminable et inutile lettre,que je manque de temps.Mais il est plus facile de dire toute,en desordre,que de choisir,eliminer,refuser,et donner forme. Pas encore trouve un exemplaire des prieres.Je viens d’envoyer une lettre a ce sujet,et vous tiendrai au courant. Embrassez Vera,et,rassurez-vous j’ai fini.Je vous embrasse.Vous me manquez tous deux affreusement,et je veux esperer que nousnous reverrons…un jour Votre Nadia � 1941 Author: Nadia Boulanger Ave Maria Barbara Credo Heinrich Schütz Igor Location: California Nadia Location: Cambridge Massachusetts Pater Noster Recipient: Igor Stravinsky Resurrection Vera Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/51fc4672e1cf111a7892987a565d53f5.pdf 631d1668d2c2109487177433b98b9542 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/2ec2b1d1a3a84520c71a14ec33c6e24c.pdf 8195aba4d41b7e312bb0b1025a7804d3 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 3 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 3 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 3, 14 December 1942 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 14 December 1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky 122 Bay State Road Boston, Massachusetts Kenmore 7277 December 14, 1942 Dear Igor, Finally—a promise kept—I am sending you your Pater and Credo in the same package! Sorry about the Sonata, it is not really my fault, but I hope [to send it] next week. Thank you for Haïeff. Yes, you are a part of the Fund. I asked you when you were still living in Paris, in 1936, I think. Give my best to Vera, and know both of you that I am there where you are, with all my heart. My God, what I would not give to see you again, Yours, Nadia B � Boulanger à Stravinsky 122 Bay State Road Boston, Massachusetts Kenmore 7277 14 dec. [sic] 1942 Cher Igor, Enfin—une promesse tenue—par le même courrier je vous envoie le Pater et le Credo ! Pardon pr. la Sonate—ce n’est vraiment pas de ma faute—mais j’espère, la semaine prochaine. Merci pour Haïeff, oui, vous faites partie de la fondation. Je vous l’avais demandé quand vous étiez encore à Paris, en 1936, je crois. Embrassez Véra—et sachez tous deux que je suis là-bas où vous êtes, de tout cœur—Mon Dieu, que ne donnerais-je pour vous revoir. Votre Nadia B � 1942 Alexei Haïeff Author: Nadia Boulanger Credo Nadia Location: Boston Pater Noster Recipient: Igor Stravinsky Vera Stravinsky