Chapter 6, 18 February 1962

Title

Chapter 6, 18 February 1962

Subject

Denise Stravinsky, Denise Strawinsky

Creator

Nadia Boulanger

Date

18 February 1962

Source

Fondation Théodore Stravinsky, Théodore Strawinsky

Type

Letter

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 !

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Nadia Boulanger, “Chapter 6, 18 February 1962,” Digital Exhibits, accessed March 19, 2024, https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/show/2569.

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