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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 6
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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)
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Chapter 6, 8 September 1965
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Nadia Boulanger
Subject
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Vera Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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8 September 1965
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Boulanger to Vera 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
Mr. Igor Stravinsky
1260 N Wetherly Drive
Hollywood 46
California
U.S.A.
September 8, 1965 (for the 29th)
Dear Vera,
It’s soon your Saint’s Day. Certainly, there is something naïve about sending wishes. But, do we
not remain naïve in the deepest of sentiments? From the bottom of my heart, I send you warmest
wishes—hoping that few responsibilities, [moments of] glory, fatigue, travels, and obligations
will deplete your marvelous energy. Certainly, you have a unique opportunity, but how heavy [it
is], and the melancholy of seeing the years accumulate, and their weight imposed on him and on
you.
Yet his genius renews itself by an almost unbelievable miracle. His Requiem for T. S. Eliot is a
masterpiece. It is as monumental as it is condensed. And everything remains clarified by him
who has carried the torch all these years. Always the same, always new.
May God keep you in His Peace
I send you both my love and am your
Nadia B
[P.S.] Best wishes for Bob
�
* * *
Boulanger à Vera 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
Monsieur Igor Stravinsky
1260 N Wetherly Drive
Hollywood 46
Californie
USA
8 septembre 1965 (Pour le 29)
Chère Vera,
Bientôt votre fête. Certes, il y a quelque chose de naïf à envoyer des vœux. Mais ne reste-
t-on pas naïf dans ses sentiments les plus profondes[sic] ? Et de tout cœur, je viens vous
embrasser—espérant que peu de responsabilités, de gloire, de fatigues, des voyages,
d’obligations, n’usent pas votre merveilleuse énergie. Certes, vous avez une chance
unique, mais combien lourde, et la mélancolie de voi[r] les années s’accumuler, et leur
poids poser sur lui, sur vous.
Son génie se renouvelle pourtant, par un miracle presque incroyable. Son Requiem pour
TS Eliot est un chef d’œuvre. Monumental autant que condensé. Et tout reste éclairé par
celui qui porte la lumière depuis tant d’années. Toujours elle-même, toujours nouvelle.
Que Dieu vous garde dans Sa Paix
Je vous embrasse tous deux et suis votre
Nadia B
[P.-S.] Mille pensées pour Bob.
�
1965
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Location: Fontainebleau
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Robert Craft
Vera Location: California
Vera Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 6
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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)
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Chapter 6, 25 December 1964
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Nadia Boulanger
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Vera Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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25 December 1964
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Boulanger to Vera Stravinsky
* (annotations Stravinsky’s)
36 rue Ballu
Paris IX
Tel. TRI. 57-91
For December 25, 1964
Dear Vera,
New York—Hollywood—the ends of the earth . . . I do not know [where], but my wishes are
sent to you with profound tenderness. Do not be overwhelmed by my sentimental outpourings! I
will tell you again only that I love you so much, and pray to God for you, for your Peace and for
all to go as well as possible.
NY and Boston were turned upside down by the concerts. Here, Dirk Olsen understood Abraham
and Isaac, a very good impression. Le Roux and the orchestra are very good. How you were
missed.
My wishes for you both, for Bob, and for a little Vera born on an already long-ago [Orthodox]
Christmas. No memories of that for you, but a rich, beautiful, and daring life awaited.
With all my love,
Your
Nadia
�
* * *
Boulanger à Vera Stravinsky
* annotations de Stravinsky
36 rue Ballu
Paris IXè
Tel. Tri. 57-91
Pour le 25 décembre 1964
Chère Vera,
New-York—Hollywood—le bout du monde…Je ne sais, mais mes vœux vont vers vous
en profonde tendresse. Ne vous accablerai pas de mes effusions sentimentales ! Vous
redis seulement que je vous aime beaucoup, et prie Dieu pour vous, pour votre Paix et
pour que tout aille aussi bien que possible.
NY et Boston ont été bouleversés par les concerts. Ici, Dirk Olsen a compris Abraham et
Isaac, très grand impression. Le Roux et l’orchestre très bien. Que vous manquiez.
Mes vœux pour vous deux, pour Bob, et pour une petite Vera née un Noël déjà lointain,
sans souvenir pour vous, mais qu’une vie riche, belle, et courageuse attendait.
Je vous embrasse bien fort,
Votre
Nadia
�
1964
Abraham and Isaac
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Vera Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 4
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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)
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Chapter 4, 14 September 1950
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Nadia Boulanger
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Vera Stravinsky
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Bibliothèque Nationale De Paris
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14 September 1950
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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
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 4
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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)
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Chapter 4, 11 October 1946
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Nadia Boulanger
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Vera Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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11 October 1946
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Letter
1946
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Soulima Stravinsky
Sviétik
Vera Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 3
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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)
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Chapter 3, 3 January 1946
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Nadia Boulanger
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Igor & Vera Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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3 January 1946
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Boulanger to Igor and Vera Stravinsky
122 Bay State Road
Boston, Mass.
Tel. Kenmore 7277
Mr. Igor Strawinsky
1260 Wetherly Drive
Hollywood 46
California
January 3, 1946
Dear Igor, Dear Vera,
These last few hours I have been so sad to leave you that after having asked for your number, I
hung up, not having the courage to hear your voices.
But I will soon kiss the cheeks of Jean, Sviétik, Françoise, maybe Milène. Who knows, [perhaps]
I will return sooner than I think. Finally, may God keep you, my dearest ones. I love you, and
when I consider just how much, the thought of this long-awaited return costs me very dearly.
And to miss the Symphony!
Know all that these last-minute lines bring to you, and speak of me often. I need to feel you close
by my side.
Your
Nadia B.
[P.S.] I will speak to Sviétik and Françoise about the baptism. Again, all my love, Dear Igor,
Dear Vèra!
��
Boulanger à Igor et Vera Stravinksy
122 Bay State Road
Boston, Mass.
Tel. Kenmore 7277
Monsieur Igor Strawinsky
1260 Wetherly Drive
Hollywood 46
California
3 janvier 1946
Cher Igor, Chère Vera,
Les toutes dernières heures suis si triste de vous quitter qu’après avoir demandé votre numéro,
j’ai annulé, pas le courage d’entendre votre voix.
Mais embrasserai bientôt Jean, Sviétik, Françoise, peut-être Milène. Qui sait, reviendrai plus tôt
que je ne pense. Enfin, que Dieu vous garde, mes très chers. Je vous aime, il me semble
seulement mesurer combien et ce retour tant attendu, me coûte bien cher.
Et manquer la symphonie!
Sentez tout ce que ces lignes de la dernière minute vous portent, et parlez souvent de moi, j’ai
besoin de vous sentir à mes côtés.
Votre
Nadia B.
[P.-S.] Dirai à Sviétik et Françoise à propos du baptême. Encore ma tendresse, Cher Igor, Chère
Vèra !
�
1946
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Françoise Stravinsky
Igor Location: California
Milène Stravinsky
Nadia Location: Boston
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Soulima Stravinsky
Sviétik
Vera Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 3
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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)
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Chapter 3, 25 December 1945
Creator
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Nadia Boulanger
Subject
The topic of the resource
Igor & Vera Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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25 December 1945
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Telegram
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Boulanger to Igor and Vera Stravinsky
BOSTON, MA
MR AND MRS IGOR STRAWINSKY
1260 NORTH WETHERLY DRIVE
DECEMBER 25, 1945
SO SAD BEING FAR AM SAILING DECEMBER 31 WILL SEE AT ONCE SVETIK HOPE
MILENE WILL SOON BE WITH YOU WISHES DEAR VERA LOVE TO BOTH
NADIA
�
Boulanger to Igor and Vera Stravinsky
BOSTON, MA
MR AND MRS IGOR STRAWINSKY
1260 NORTH WETHERLY DRIVE
25 DECEMBER 1945.
SO SAD BEING FAR AM SAILING DECEMBER 31 WILL SEE AT ONCE SVIETIK HOPE
MILENE WILL SOON BE WITH YOU WISHES DEAR VERA LOVE TO BOTH
NADIA
�
1945
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Igor Location: California
Nadia Location: Boston
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Soulima Stravinsky
Sviétik
Vera Stravinsky
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Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 3
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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)
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Title
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Chapter 3, 17 June 1945
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Nadia Boulanger
Subject
The topic of the resource
Igor & Vera Stravinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
Date
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17 June 1945
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Letter
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Boulanger to Igor and Vera Stravinsky
Featherhill Ranch
Montecito
Santa Barbara, California
From 20–26 c/o Baroness R. Boël
1675, 31st Street
Washington, DC
Thereafter: 122 Bay State road, Boston 15 Mass.
June 17, 1945
It is not easy to leave you, dear Igor, darling Vera, and I do not know what to say, because . . . I
do not want to whine.
Once again the page turns. I am reunited with very dear Friends here, their welcome touches me,
but . . . I will not see you again for a long time, and that disappointment occupies all my
thoughts.
Thank you for everything, you do not know the good that your affection does me.
For both of you, very fondly,
Nadia B
�
Boulanger à Stravinsky
Featherhill Ranch
Montecito
Santa Barbara, California
Du 20 au 26 c/o Baroness R. Boël
1675, 31st Street
Washington, DC
Après 122 Bay State road, Boston 15 Mass.
17 juin 1945
Pas facile de vous quitter, Cher Igor, Chère Véra, et je ne sais que vous dire, car…je n’ai envie
que de me lamenter.
Encore une page tournée. Je retrouve ici de bien chers Amis, leur accueil me touche, mais…Je ne
vous verrai plus, pour longtemps, et ce chagrin domine toutes mes pensées.
Merci de tout, vous ne savez pas le bien que me fait votre affection.
A tout, bien tendrement,
Nadia B
�
1945
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Location: Montecito
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Vera Stravinsky
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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)
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Chapter 3, 14 November 1944
Creator
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Nadia Boulanger
Subject
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Vera Stranvinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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14 November 1944
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Letter
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Boulanger to Vera Stravinsky
Featherhill Ranch
Montecito
Santa Barbara, California
Mrs. I. Strawinsky
1260 N. Wetherly Drive
Hollywood
California
November 14, 1944
Dear Vera
Just a note, to thank you for all that you do for me—with such tenderness. It is the only word that
matches what you give to me. And to express the kindness I have experienced. You and Igor
give so much of your hearts to me. I am thankful and happy.
To break up these effusions [which are] at once both fleu-fleu, fleu-fleu, fleu and very exact.
Here are the accounts:
Paris City Books: $16.11
Mendelssohn’s Symphony: $1.40
Mozart: $0.35
Mozart: $0.40
Total: $18.75
Moussorgsky, which I already have: $15.00
Total: $33.75
But it will still be Igor who has given me Boris, because I’m going to keep his copy and give
mine away so as to keep the one he bought for me. Impossible to accept it without paying him.
That would cancel the gift given . . . . . . . well, intentionally.
Fond and heartfelt wishes to you both.
Your
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Boulanger à Vera Stravinsky
Featherhill Ranch
Montecito
Santa Barbara, California
Mrs. I. Strawinsky
1260 N. Wetherly Drive
Hollywood
Californie
14 novembre 1944
Chère Véra
Seulement un mot, pour vous remercier de tout ce que vous faites pour moi—avec tendresse.
C’est le seul mot qui répondre à ce que vous me donnez. Et vous dire la douceur que j’en
éprouve. Vous et Igor me donnez tant de votre cœur. J’en suis reconnaissante et heureuse.
Pour rompre ces effusions—a la fois genre fleu-fleu, fleu-fleu fleu—et pourtant très exactes.
Voici des comptes :
Livres de la cité de Paris : 16.11
Symphonie Mendelssohn : 1.40
Mozart : .35
Mozart : .40
Total : 18.75
Moussorgsky qui [sic] j’ai déjà : 15
Total : 33.75
Mais ce sera tout de même [sic] Igor qui m’aura donné Boris, car je vais garder cet exemplaire et
faire présent du mien, afin de garder celui qu’il a pris pour moi. Impossible de l’accepter sans le
payer. J’annulerais le cadeau fait par a…….enfin, de l’intention.
Je vous embrasse tous deux et vous espère mieux.
Votre
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1944
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Boris Godunov
Modest Mussorgsky
Nadia Location: California
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Vera Location: California
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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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)
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Chapter 3, 22 December 1943
Creator
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Nadia Boulanger
Subject
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Vera Stranvinsky
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
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22 December 1943
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Boulanger to Vera Stravinsky
Featherhill Ranch
Montecito
Santa Barbara, California
December 22, 1943
Dear Vera,
First, business:
1) Do you want to give this package here to Elizabeth?
2) Do you want to give to the Bolms . . . ?
3) Here is the photo—I couldn’t find a frame here, or, [they were] too “beautiful.” In my
opinion, that would hardly suit [it].
4) I’ll send you the exact itinerary for Madison–Chicago.
5) The Hogarth—if you don’t like it, please tell me. I will take it back. I’m not sure
anymore whether I’d like to give it to you or not.
6) I couldn’t find what I wanted for you. I still hope to before your departure.
If gloves, what size?
Do you prefer a scarf, white or pink? Handkerchiefs?
What do I want . . . who knows anymore?
7) Thank you for the pencils, I look forward to [using] each in order.
8) Don’t forget you’re dining at Mrs. Smith’s on the 11th. Her sister is Miss Johnstone—
Boston, 122 Bay State Road.
I’ll write to you—fondly—I think of you all the time. May Christmas be kind to you.
With all my heart,
[unsigned]
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Boulanger à Vera Stravinsky
Featherhill Ranch
Montecito
Santa Barbara, California
22 décembre 1943
Chère Véra,
D’abord les affaires :
(1) Voulez-vous bien remettre à Elisabeth le paquet ci-joint
(2) Voulez-vous bien remettre aux Bolm…..
(3) Voilà la photo – je n’ai pu touver[sic] ici un cadre—ou trop « beau. » Cela n’allait guère
avec moi.
(4) Vous enverrai l’itinéraire exact Madison Chicago
(5) Le Hogarth – s’il ne vous plaît pas, dîtes-je vous en prie. Je le reprendrai. Je ne sais plus
si j’aime vous le donner ou non.
(6) Je n’ai pas pu trouver ce que je voulais pour vous. J’espère encore avant votre départ.
Si gants, quelle pointure ?
Préférez-vous écharpe, blanche, rose ? Mouchoirs ?
Ce que je voulais…qui sait peut-être encore
(7) Merci pour les crayons, j’espère chaque en ordre
(8) N’oubliez pas que vous dinez le 11 chez Mrs. Smith, sa sœur est Miss Johnstone—à
Boston 122 Bay State Road
Vous récrirai – vous embrasse – pense à vous tout le temps. Que Noël vous soit doux.
À vous de tout cœur
[non signée]
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1943
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Vera Location: California
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Title
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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)
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Chapter 3, 29 September 1942
Creator
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Nadia Boulanger
Subject
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Igor & Vera Stravinsky
Source
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Paul Sacher Stiftung
Date
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29 September 1942
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Boulanger to Igor and Vera Stravinsky
122 Bay State Road
Boston
Del Monte Lodge
Pebble Beach, California
Ashton Stanley, Manager
September 29, 1942
Here we are, in view of Boston, and the train is bouncing along enthusiastically. That does not
mean all that much to you. But I know how these coming days will be, and I must, my dear Igor
and Vera, tell you what the visit to your place this Thursday meant. It was so nice for me, did me
much good, and I thank you with all my heart. [This note is] not very interesting, but I would not
have peace of mind without telling you. You are so good and I love you dearly.
Your
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Boulanger à Stravinsky
Del Monte Lodge
Pebble Beach, California
ASHTON STANLEY, MANAGER
122 Bay State Road
Boston
29 septembre 1942
Nous voici en vue de Boston—que le train sautille avec ardeur—cela ne se voit que trop. Mais je
sais ce que seront ces journées qui viennen [sic], et il me faut, mes chers Igor et Vera, vous dire
ce qu’a été ce jeudi chez vous. Il m’a été si doux, m’a fait tant de bien, et je vous en remercie de
tout mon cœur. Pas bien intéressant, mais je n’aurais pas été tranquille sans vous l’avoir dit.
Vous êtes si bons et je vous aime tant.
Votre
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1942
Author: Nadia Boulanger
Igor Location: California
Nadia Location: Boston
Recipient: Igor Stravinsky
Recipient: Vera Stravinsky
Vera Stravinsky