Chapter 6, 25 December 1964

Title

Chapter 6, 25 December 1964

Subject

Vera Stravinsky

Creator

Nadia Boulanger

Date

25 December 1964

Source

Paul Sacher Stiftung

Type

Letter

Extracted Text

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

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Nadia Boulanger , “Chapter 6, 25 December 1964,” Digital Exhibits, accessed March 29, 2024, https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/show/2592.

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