40 10 1009 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/da7baedc32ed64067a060f419153a5be.pdf e28f88f09a35a0c499cfa2f3cbbfeaf2 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/977d21325d44008549a5ca876aa6d8b7.pdf acfd24475189dc86d30a93604ae52773 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 1964 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 1964 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Théodore Strawinsky November 24, 1964 Dear Théodore, Thank you for your thoughtfulness, it is kind [of you] at a very painful time. Prince Pierre was so close, so necessary, [he has left] a very deep emptiness. But I am happy to know that you are finally at home. I hope so much that Denise truly feels better. Saw your Father in Berlin. His new work is moving was very beautiful—he himself is full of ideas, of conviction, but it’s sad that his physical state weighs so heavily on him. I was so happy to have spent those few hours with him. His joy about the new house is extraordinary. [He has] the enthusiasm of someone whose future lies before him, yet . . . He knows, but he acts, lives, and feels with a heightened acuity, as if he has nothing more to lose. A very beautiful courage and inner strength. You have told me nothing about Kitty, are you also preoccupied? How I think of you both, of your Mother, of Mika, on the 28th! All my love, Nadia. � * * * Boulanger à Théodore Strawinsky 24 novembre 1964 Cher Théodore, Merci de votre pensée, elle m’est douce à un moment très douloureux. Le Prince Pierre était si proche, et si nécessaire, vide très lourd. Mais je suis heureuse de vous savoir enfin chez vous, j’espère tant que Denise se sent vraiment mieux. Vu votre Père à Berlin, nouvelle œuvre émouvante très belle, lui, plein d’idées, de conviction, mais triste son état physique lui pèse tant. Quel bonheur d’avoir passé ces quelques heures avec lui, sa joie de la nouvelle maison est extraordinaire, l’ardeur d’un être qui a l’avenir devant lui, et pourtant…Il sait, mais il agit, vit, et sent avec une acuité accrue, semble-t-il ne plus rien perdre. Très beau de courage, de force intérieure. Vous ne me dites rien de Kitty, êtes-vous aussi préoccupé ? Que je pense à tous deux, à votre Mère, à Mica, le 28 ! Je vous embrasse. Nadia. � 1964 Author: Nadia Boulanger Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Prince Pierre of Monaco Recipient: Théodore Stravinsky Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky 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/0e8b6796bfa753171747daf7c571ccac.pdf 13f130450d5995a3f5eeffe9d15ff835 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/bd5b0190ef42686d3c04c1872650d708.pdf 6c505883af4cfde19528f6f33456d952 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, 25 December 1964 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 Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 25 December 1964 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG 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 � 1964 Abraham and Isaac Author: Nadia Boulanger Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Recipient: Vera Stravinsky Vera Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/47b9db6edd3d767cd3903a076c8c8b13.pdf 772577a59daa29aa536745c1307838d2 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/432777cd3b13e46cd2ec622ee5f02381.pdf 973ee56ae6e38f3c9da7d2e8e2e5993b 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, 25 February 1959 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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 25 February 1959 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Stravinsky to Boulanger Los Angeles California Miss N. Boulanger 36 rue Ballu Paris, IX France February 25, 1959 My dear Nadia, Your letter is infinitely precious to me. This wound that I have carried now for twenty years still and always needs kindness. Thank you, very dear Nadia With all my heart, Yours, I Str. � * * * Stravinsky à Boulanger Los Angeles, California Miss N. Boulanger 36 rue Ballu Paris, IXeme France 25 février 1959 Ma chère Nadia, Votre lettre m’est infiniment précieuse. Cette plaie que je porte voila [sic] vingt ans a [sic] toujours encore besoin de sympathie. Merci, très chère Nadia De tout cœur, Votre I Str. � 1959 Author: Igor Stravinsky Igor Location: California Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Recipient: Nadia Boulanger https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/70e19986a10efc86612744a1e2bf1a97.pdf d078538f25aea599b541cfc35111874d https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/98592f43ca88ab315901c3eca576ab16.pdf 27617b3be05607b02b5e1a8852904eca 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, 25 July 1964 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 25 July 1964 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Théodore Strawinsky July 25, 1964 Dear Théodore, I was going to write to thank you for the news about Denise when the news from Hollywood deeply upset me. I want to hope that this forced rest is not too worrisome a sign, but we are all sad, naturally. All my love to you and Denise. I am so happy to think she’s finally nearly through such a long, terrible hardship. And as always, I send love to you both and Kitty, Nadia B. P.S. Sorry for this typed letter, just a bit of rest! � * * * Boulanger à Théodore Srawinsky 25 juillet 1964 Cher Théodore, J’allais vous écrire pour vous remercier des nouvelles de Denise quand les nouvelles de Hollywood m’ont bouleversée. Je veux espérer que ce repos forcé n’est pas un signe trop inquiétant mais naturellement nous sommes tous tristes. Je vous embrasse, j’embrasse Denise. Je suis si heureuse de penser qu’elle est enfin à la veille de sortir de sa terrible et si longue épreuve. Et comme toujours, je suis toujours très tendrement avec vous deux et Kitty. Nadia B. P.-S. Pardon de cette lettre à la machine, un peu de repos ! � 1964 Author: Nadia Boulanger Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Kitty Stravinsky Recipient: Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/1048c2c747d7b2e67b08d2b611479d2a.pdf befeca79e72314e7097269162ccacff5 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/92486e75f561505b443a581706f9572e.pdf 81d5bb03ec2624bf08d0e2535d1ac60a 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, 25 May 1958 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 May 1958 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu !!, 9th May 25, 1958 Dear Friend, [Sending] these lines to be with you on the 2nd. I see all of the past as if it were the present—I think of Them, of you, and am always there. Need I tell you of my grief over the death of Marie-Blanche? I know . . . it’s deliverance for her, but for me, it’s a great pain. You will receive a note from Winifred for the Lili Boulanger M. F. I believe it will be necessary to give: $200 to Edward Ben Michael $200 to Geoffrey Grey $200 to Bruno Gillet They are serious boys who have talent and a great need to be encouraged, helped. Do you know the date for Venice? Will you be at the Bauer? How long will you stay there? What can I tell you about the Canticum, about Agon? I don’t dare tell you anything, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You extract everything through the method you choose and you make it your own. All the art is there. My tenderness to you both, and many thoughts for Bob, Your NB � * * * Boulanger à Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu, 9è 25 mai 1958 Cher Ami, Ces lignes pour être avec vous le 2. Je revois tout ce passé si présent, je pense à Elles à vous, et suis toujours là. Dois-je vous dire mon chagrin de la mort de Marie-Blanche. Je sais…C’est une délivrance, pour moi, c’est une grande peine. Vous recevrez un mot de Winifred pour la Lili Boulanger M.F. Je crois qu’il faudrait attribuer : $ 200 à Edward Ben Michael $ 200 à Geoffrey Grey $ 200 à Bruno Gillet Il s’agit de garçons sérieux qui ont du talent et grand besoin d’être encouragés, aidés. Savez-vous la date de Venise ? Serez-vous au Bauer ? Combien de temps restez-vous là- bas. Que vous dire du Canticum, d’Agon—à vous je n’ose pas, mais je vous remercie du fond du cœur, le moyen que vous choisissez vous en tirez tout et les faites vôtres, tout l’art est là. Ma tendresse à vous deux, tant de pensées pour Bob, Votre NB � 1958 Agon Author: Nadia Boulanger Bruno Gillet Canticum Sacrum Lili Boulanger Marie-Blanche de Polignac Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Recipient: Igor Stravinsky Robert Craft Winifred Hope Johnstone https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/5484b0f504fd974f8736dbd1c1c876b5.pdf 7308cd9ea5757a308cf4b3e1b422cf3a https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/2d8b91c9e5f5e0aaa062d18b30874b66.pdf 437014f15bb6d63ee8d9ee1419057d48 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, 25 November 1963 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 1963 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to 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 November 25, 1963 Oh, how sad, My Friend. I know that Aldous Huxley’s death robs you of a very loyal friendship. Jean’s death is such a heartbreak, and the tragic end to John Kennedy deeply upset you. And now December 2 approaches. But you have chosen St. Paul’s text, and the light shines in the darkness. Once more you bring us [the light] with A Sermon, a Narrative, and a Prayer. All of these exceed any words that could be used for such a masterpiece. May God bless you. With tenderness and love, I am 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 25 novembre 1963 Que de tristesse, Mon Ami—Je sais que la mort d’Alduous Huxley vous pri[v]e d’une amitié fidèle—que la mort de Jean a été un déchirement—que la tragique fin de John Kennedy vous a bouleversé—et que le 2 decembre approche. Mais vous avez choisi le text de St. Pa[u]l—et la lumière luit dans les ténébres. Vous nous l’apportez une fois de plus—avec A Sermon, a Narrative, and a Prayer. Tout cela dépasse les mots qui peuvent être dits d’un chef d’œuvre. Que Dieu vous bénisse. Je vous embrasse avec tendresse et émotion. Nadia B. � 1963 Aldous Huxley Author: Nadia Boulanger John F. Kennedy Nadia Location: Fontainebleau Recipient: Igor Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/4d6eab7cb7375c10319dc9327553dc86.pdf 7873551a88a6e4e0067bf33096f12789 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/d7833b20c4103adddcd7f1dcd09339b6.pdf b089391789a7686749df6e7271ea014a 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, 26 October 1961 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 26 October 1961 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 October 26, 1961 Dear Igor, Up to the last minute I held on to the hope of coming and greeting you in London. What disappointment I feel about it all. I had such a great need, such a great desire to see you. It has been so long! And the time is equally as long because you use it in such a way that you are far ahead of the rest even before they get started. And I needed to breathe some of your air (as if it were possible!) and to try to follow you. But to be honest, each of your steps is so decisive that unless we are hopelessly stupid and obtuse, we walk with you, renewed and new. I love you so much, honestly as much as I admire you, and I’m sorry I can’t rush to you. To Vera, to you, and with many thoughts for Bob, 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 26 octobre 1961 Cher Igor, L’espoir de venir vous embrasser à Londres, je l’ai gardé jusqu’au dernier moment. Quelle déception j’en éprouve. J’avais si grand besoin, si grand désir de vous voir. Il y a si longtemps ! Et le temps est d’autant plus long que vous l’employez d’une telle manière que vous êtes loin avant que les autres ne se soient mis en route. Et il me fallait respirer votre air (s’il se peut !) et essayer de vous suivre. Mais à vrai dire chacun de vos pas est si décisif qu’à moins d’être désespérément stupide et obtus, on marche avec vous, renouvelé et neuf. Je vous embrasse, je vous aime tant à vrai dire autant que je vous admire, et c’est triste de ne pas accourir. A Véra, à vous, et avec tant de pensées pour Bob Nadia B � 1961 Author: Nadia Boulanger Nadia Location: Fontainebleau Recipient: Igor Stravinsky Robert Craft Vera Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/71ac25704e706b9f6094950ffd50f127.pdf f6bbff2658c62fbc9b9a8f0a2de222e2 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/2b44f2451c8837e9f00b711316630f77.pdf fe9e72b3c4d923a70400983d0b543c69 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, 27 December 1970 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 27 December 1970 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Cavalière December 27, 1970 Very dear Friend, The year which draws to a close has been a sad, hard, and heavy one—for us and for all our friends. Denise and I have twice mourned [the loss of loved ones]: in addition to her mother, three months ago we lost our dearest friend in Geneva, Madame Casaï, (Marie-José’s lady-in- waiting) who was a real sister to us. And what can we say about the real drama that is playing out around my father who is already three-quarters in the hands of God? It’s in such moments that the real values appear to our eyes from the heart, and one feels their unique importance: real friendships, real commitment, and profound faith. You know, dear Nadia, the place in our hearts your friendship occupies, resolutely linked to my father and to my mother. It’s all that matters. We would like to be able to erase all of the rest. Alas! It’s not so easy. We are just here a few days to rest, and we’ll be returning to Geneva as of January 5 or 6. On the threshold of 1971, Denise and I remind you of everything that our hearts so affectionately desire for you, Théodore � * * * Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Cavalière 27 décembre 1970 Chère grande Amie, Voici une bien triste, dure et lourde année—pour nous comme pour tout de nos amies– qui s’achève. Pour Denise et pour moi par deux fois endeuillée : outre sa maman nous avons perdu, vois 3 mois, notre plus chère amie à Genève, Madame Casï (dame de compagnie de Marie-José) qui était une vraie sœur pour nous. Et que dire du véritable drame qui se joue autour de mon pauvre père déjà trois-quarts entre les mains de Dieu ! C’est un de tels moments que les vraies valeurs apparaissent aux yeux du cœur et que l’on ressent leur unique importance. Les vraies amitiés, le vrai attachement, les fidélités profondes. Vous savez, chère Nadia, la place que la vôtre occupe dans notre cœur, indissolublement liée à mon père et à ma mère. C’est tout ce qui compte. Le reste, on voudrait pouvoir l’effacer. Ce n’est, hélas ! pas si facile. Nous sommes ici juste quelques jours pour nous détendre, serons de retour à Genève dès le 5 ou 6 janvier. Au seuil de 1971, nous vous disons, Denise et moi, tout ce que notre cœur souhaite pour vous avec notre plus profonde affection. Théodore � 1970 Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/f3168dcf5fd297f928557c948c73b6ac.pdf 59fe366604d920318786c4ced56aa3af https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/0ffaa7df6b65d33b4cf7e9c0d53581ae.pdf 726181dd080fecbfbed8fb3e5f9e3a9b 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, 27 January 1970 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 27 January 1970 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Théodore Strawinsky to Boulanger Geneva January 27, 1970 Dear Nadia, Coming from you, nothing could have touched us more than this marvelous record. We listened to it with deep emotion. I send my love to you with immense, immense thanks! If I didn’t write you sooner, it is because, after barely making it back at midnight, I caught an awful flu and have only gotten over it recently. I live in constant anguish—you’ll understand it—being now completely deprived of news of my father. Everything has been broken off between Vera and us following a letter that I could not stop myself from writing to her—in only the most correct and moderate terms—to tell her of my indignation at the announcement that not only all of the manuscripts but also all of the archives are up for sale. Letting others believe that it is Strawinsky himself selling all of them. Not to mention my indignation over the articles, or “interviews” fabricated by Craft to bolster the legend that the master is still mentally in full form. My letter earned me a vile response from Vera. And when I think, my dear and good friend, that my poor father’s completely shrouded mental state prevents him from even recognizing his own music when we play a record of it for him? It is tragic. The only consolation is to think that he is no longer in a state that would allow him to understand all the treachery unfolding around him. Never did I think Vera would one day stoop to this level! Denise and I send our faithful wishes, Théodore � * * * Théodore Strawinsky à Boulanger Genève 27 janvier 1970 Chère Nadia, Venant de votre part, rien ne pouvait nous toucher davantage que l’envoi de ce merveilleux disque. Nous l’écoutons avec émotion. Je vous embrasse avec un grand, grand merci ! Si je ne vous ai pas écrit plus vite, c’est qu’à peine rentrés du midi j’ai attrappé [sic] une forte grippe dont je ne me remets que ces-jours-ci. Je vis dans une constante angoisse—vous le comprendrez—étant maintenant complètement privé de vraies nouvelles de mon père. Tout est rompu entre Vera et nous à la suite d’une lettre que je n’ai pu m’empêcher de lui écrire—dans des termes toutefois corrects et modérés—pour lui dire mon indignation à l’annonce de la mise en vente non seulement de tous les manuscrits mais aussi de toutes les archives. Laissant croire que c’est Strawinsky lui-même qui vend tout. D’autre part mon indignation aussi devant les articles « interviews » fabriquées par Craft pour accréditer la légende que le maître est encore mentalement en pleine forme. Ma lettre m’a valu de Vera une réponse ignoble. Quand je pense, chère grande Amie, que l’état cérébral complètement voilé de mon pauvre père l’empêche même de reconnaître sa propre musique quand on lui met un disque ? C’est tragique. La seule consolation est de penser que de toutes ces vilénies qui se trament autour de lui, il n’est plus en état de s’en rendre compte. Jamais je n’aurais pensé que Vera se prêterai un jour à tout cela ! Nous vous disons, Denise et moi, toute notre fidèle affection. Théodore � 1970 Author: Théodore Stravinsky Denise Stawinsky Denise Stravinsky Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Robert Craft Theodore Strawinsky Vera Stravinsky