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Brett: Text replacement - " sympathetic " to " agreeable "

2024-07-18T19:19:05Z

Text replacement - " sympathetic " to " agreeable "

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	Golubchik [[Nikolay Konradi\|Kolya]]! Thank you for your nice letter. I also intended writing to you several times, but I always had to write business letters to [[Modya]], and since you probably read my letters to him, I thought of it as if I were writing to you both.		Golubchik [[Nikolay Konradi\|Kolya]]! Thank you for your nice letter. I also intended writing to you several times, but I always had to write business letters to [[Modya]], and since you probably read my letters to him, I thought of it as if I were writing to you both.

	I continue to lead my mathematically precisely organised life. The only new thing is that I had, unwillingly, to make the acquaintance of the former Minister of Justice, Count Pahlen, and his family, and not only constantly talk with them in the dining room, where they eat next to me, but even visit them. They are most agreeable and nice, but this acquaintance is a burden to me all the same. Fortunately, they are leaving for [[Rome]] today. [[Nazar]] still cannot walk without two sticks, but he is much better. An eccentric doctor is treating him; it's been clear for ages that [[Nazar]]'s condition isn't serious and he doesn't need anything other than rubbing alcohol, but every day — for a week now — he comes, and leaves ''reassuring'' me that he will be coming again. The old man is so ~~sympathetic~~ and, evidently, so poor, that I don't have the heart to ask him to stop his visits. However, today [[Nazar]] is so much better that a decision needs to be made.		I continue to lead my mathematically precisely organised life. The only new thing is that I had, unwillingly, to make the acquaintance of the former Minister of Justice, Count Pahlen, and his family, and not only constantly talk with them in the dining room, where they eat next to me, but even visit them. They are most agreeable and nice, but this acquaintance is a burden to me all the same. Fortunately, they are leaving for [[Rome]] today. [[Nazar]] still cannot walk without two sticks, but he is much better. An eccentric doctor is treating him; it's been clear for ages that [[Nazar]]'s condition isn't serious and he doesn't need anything other than rubbing alcohol, but every day — for a week now — he comes, and leaves ''reassuring'' me that he will be coming again. The old man is so agreeable and, evidently, so poor, that I don't have the heart to ask him to stop his visits. However, today [[Nazar]] is so much better that a decision needs to be made.

	The weather here is splendid now — it's so warm that I sit all evening with the windows open; violets have sprung up on the ''Cascino''. I'm starting to acquire a taste for the Italian climate, which I was quite indifferent to at first. Tell [[Modya]] that I've now received the 3rd scene and that I find it ''excellent'' and most importantly, with that ''brevity and conciseness'' that is essential. Out of the interludes, I chose the ''Pastorale''. ''140 rubles'' for the coronation of [[Alexander II]] isn't at all cheap; I'm familiar with this wonderful edition. After ''[[Bob]]'s'' letter, you should box his ears. I hug you tight.		The weather here is splendid now — it's so warm that I sit all evening with the windows open; violets have sprung up on the ''Cascino''. I'm starting to acquire a taste for the Italian climate, which I was quite indifferent to at first. Tell [[Modya]] that I've now received the 3rd scene and that I find it ''excellent'' and most importantly, with that ''brevity and conciseness'' that is essential. Out of the interludes, I chose the ''Pastorale''. ''140 rubles'' for the coronation of [[Alexander II]] isn't at all cheap; I'm familiar with this wonderful edition. After ''[[Bob]]'s'' letter, you should box his ears. I hug you tight.
	{{right\|P. Tchaikovsky}}		{{right\|P. Tchaikovsky}}
	}}		}}

Brett: Text replacement - "very sympathetic" to "most agreeable"

2024-07-18T09:21:10Z

Text replacement - "very sympathetic" to "most agreeable"

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:21, 18 July 2024
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	Golubchik [[Nikolay Konradi\|Kolya]]! Thank you for your nice letter. I also intended writing to you several times, but I always had to write business letters to [[Modya]], and since you probably read my letters to him, I thought of it as if I were writing to you both.		Golubchik [[Nikolay Konradi\|Kolya]]! Thank you for your nice letter. I also intended writing to you several times, but I always had to write business letters to [[Modya]], and since you probably read my letters to him, I thought of it as if I were writing to you both.

	I continue to lead my mathematically precisely organised life. The only new thing is that I had, unwillingly, to make the acquaintance of the former Minister of Justice, Count Pahlen, and his family, and not only constantly talk with them in the dining room, where they eat next to me, but even visit them. They are ~~very sympathetic~~ and nice, but this acquaintance is a burden to me all the same. Fortunately, they are leaving for [[Rome]] today. [[Nazar]] still cannot walk without two sticks, but he is much better. An eccentric doctor is treating him; it's been clear for ages that [[Nazar]]'s condition isn't serious and he doesn't need anything other than rubbing alcohol, but every day — for a week now — he comes, and leaves ''reassuring'' me that he will be coming again. The old man is so sympathetic and, evidently, so poor, that I don't have the heart to ask him to stop his visits. However, today [[Nazar]] is so much better that a decision needs to be made.		I continue to lead my mathematically precisely organised life. The only new thing is that I had, unwillingly, to make the acquaintance of the former Minister of Justice, Count Pahlen, and his family, and not only constantly talk with them in the dining room, where they eat next to me, but even visit them. They are most agreeable and nice, but this acquaintance is a burden to me all the same. Fortunately, they are leaving for [[Rome]] today. [[Nazar]] still cannot walk without two sticks, but he is much better. An eccentric doctor is treating him; it's been clear for ages that [[Nazar]]'s condition isn't serious and he doesn't need anything other than rubbing alcohol, but every day — for a week now — he comes, and leaves ''reassuring'' me that he will be coming again. The old man is so sympathetic and, evidently, so poor, that I don't have the heart to ask him to stop his visits. However, today [[Nazar]] is so much better that a decision needs to be made.

	The weather here is splendid now — it's so warm that I sit all evening with the windows open; violets have sprung up on the ''Cascino''. I'm starting to acquire a taste for the Italian climate, which I was quite indifferent to at first. Tell [[Modya]] that I've now received the 3rd scene and that I find it ''excellent'' and most importantly, with that ''brevity and conciseness'' that is essential. Out of the interludes, I chose the ''Pastorale''. ''140 rubles'' for the coronation of [[Alexander II]] isn't at all cheap; I'm familiar with this wonderful edition. After ''[[Bob]]'s'' letter, you should box his ears. I hug you tight.		The weather here is splendid now — it's so warm that I sit all evening with the windows open; violets have sprung up on the ''Cascino''. I'm starting to acquire a taste for the Italian climate, which I was quite indifferent to at first. Tell [[Modya]] that I've now received the 3rd scene and that I find it ''excellent'' and most importantly, with that ''brevity and conciseness'' that is essential. Out of the interludes, I chose the ''Pastorale''. ''140 rubles'' for the coronation of [[Alexander II]] isn't at all cheap; I'm familiar with this wonderful edition. After ''[[Bob]]'s'' letter, you should box his ears. I hug you tight.
	{{right\|P. Tchaikovsky}}		{{right\|P. Tchaikovsky}}
	}}		}}

Brett at 10:43, 5 March 2024

2024-03-05T10:43:03Z

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	I continue to lead my mathematically precisely organised life. The only new thing is that I had, unwillingly, to make the acquaintance of the former Minister of Justice, Count Pahlen, and his family, and not only constantly talk with them in the dining room, where they eat next to me, but even visit them. They are very sympathetic and nice, but this acquaintance is a burden to me all the same. Fortunately, they are leaving for [[Rome]] today. [[Nazar]] still cannot walk without two sticks, but he is much better. An eccentric doctor is treating him; it's been clear for ages that [[Nazar]]'s condition isn't serious and he doesn't need anything other than rubbing alcohol, but every day — for a week now — he comes, and leaves ''reassuring'' me that he will be coming again. The old man is so sympathetic and, evidently, so poor, that I don't have the heart to ask him to stop his visits. However, today [[Nazar]] is so much better that a decision needs to be made.		I continue to lead my mathematically precisely organised life. The only new thing is that I had, unwillingly, to make the acquaintance of the former Minister of Justice, Count Pahlen, and his family, and not only constantly talk with them in the dining room, where they eat next to me, but even visit them. They are very sympathetic and nice, but this acquaintance is a burden to me all the same. Fortunately, they are leaving for [[Rome]] today. [[Nazar]] still cannot walk without two sticks, but he is much better. An eccentric doctor is treating him; it's been clear for ages that [[Nazar]]'s condition isn't serious and he doesn't need anything other than rubbing alcohol, but every day — for a week now — he comes, and leaves ''reassuring'' me that he will be coming again. The old man is so sympathetic and, evidently, so poor, that I don't have the heart to ask him to stop his visits. However, today [[Nazar]] is so much better that a decision needs to be made.

	The weather here is splendid now — it's so warm that I sit all evening with the windows open; violets have sprung up on the ''Cascino''. I'm starting to acquire a taste for the Italian climate, which I was quite indifferent to at first. Tell [[Modya]] that I've now received the 3rd scene and that I find it ''excellent'' and most importantly, with that ''brevity and conciseness'' that is essential. Out of the interludes, I chose the ''Pastorale''. ''140 rubles'' for the coronation of [[~~Aleksandr~~ II]] isn't at all cheap; I'm familiar with this wonderful edition. After ''[[Bob]]'s'' letter, you should box his ears. I hug you tight.		The weather here is splendid now — it's so warm that I sit all evening with the windows open; violets have sprung up on the ''Cascino''. I'm starting to acquire a taste for the Italian climate, which I was quite indifferent to at first. Tell [[Modya]] that I've now received the 3rd scene and that I find it ''excellent'' and most importantly, with that ''brevity and conciseness'' that is essential. Out of the interludes, I chose the ''Pastorale''. ''140 rubles'' for the coronation of [[Alexander II]] isn't at all cheap; I'm familiar with this wonderful edition. After ''[[Bob]]'s'' letter, you should box his ears. I hug you tight.
	{{right\|P. Tchaikovsky}}		{{right\|P. Tchaikovsky}}
	}}		}}

Brett at 15:35, 22 February 2024

2024-02-22T15:35:53Z

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	\|Notes=Manuscript copy in [[Klin]] (Russia): {{RUS-KLč}}		\|Notes=Manuscript copy in [[Klin]] (Russia): {{RUS-KLč}}
	}}		}}
	==Text==		==Text and Translation==
	Based on a handwritten copy in the [[Klin]] House-Museum Archive, which may contain differences in formatting and content from Tchaikovsky's original letter.		Based on a handwritten copy in the [[Klin]] House-Museum Archive, which may contain differences in formatting and content from Tchaikovsky's original letter.
	{{Lettertext		{{Lettertext
	\|Language=Russian		\|Language=Russian
	\|Translator=		\|Translator=Brett Langston
	\|Original text={{right\|22/10 февр[аля] 1890<br/>Флоренция}}		\|Original text={{right\|22/10 февр[аля] 1890<br/>Флоренция}}
	Голубчик Коля! Спасибо за милое письмо твоё. Я тоже несколько раз собирался писать тебе, но все приходилось писать Моде деловые письма, а так как ты мои письма к нему, вероятно, читаешь, — то я и считал это как бы вам обоим пишу.		Голубчик Коля! Спасибо за милое письмо твоё. Я тоже несколько раз собирался писать тебе, но все приходилось писать Моде деловые письма, а так как ты мои письма к нему, вероятно, читаешь, — то я и считал это как бы вам обоим пишу.
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	Я продолжаю вести свою математически правильно устроенную жизнь. Нового только то, что мне пришлось познакомиться поневоле с бывшим министром юстиции Гр[афом] Паленом и его семьёй и не только постоянно беседовать с ними в столовой, где они едят рядом со мной, но даже бывать у них. Люди они очень симпатичные и милые, но это знакомство мне всё-таки в тягость. К счастью, сегодня они уезжают в Рим. Назар до сих пор не может ходить без двух палок, — но ему гораздо лучше. Чудак доктор его лечит; уж давно стало ясно, что у Назара ничего серьёзного нет и кроме втиранья ничего не нужно, но он каждый день — вот уже неделя — приходит и, уходя, ''успокаивает'' меня, что ещё придёт. Старичок такой симпатичный и, по-видимому, такой небогатый, что у меня не хватает духу попросить его прекратить свои посещения. Однако сегодня Назару настолько лучше, что нужно будет решиться.		Я продолжаю вести свою математически правильно устроенную жизнь. Нового только то, что мне пришлось познакомиться поневоле с бывшим министром юстиции Гр[афом] Паленом и его семьёй и не только постоянно беседовать с ними в столовой, где они едят рядом со мной, но даже бывать у них. Люди они очень симпатичные и милые, но это знакомство мне всё-таки в тягость. К счастью, сегодня они уезжают в Рим. Назар до сих пор не может ходить без двух палок, — но ему гораздо лучше. Чудак доктор его лечит; уж давно стало ясно, что у Назара ничего серьёзного нет и кроме втиранья ничего не нужно, но он каждый день — вот уже неделя — приходит и, уходя, ''успокаивает'' меня, что ещё придёт. Старичок такой симпатичный и, по-видимому, такой небогатый, что у меня не хватает духу попросить его прекратить свои посещения. Однако сегодня Назару настолько лучше, что нужно будет решиться.

	Погода здесь стоит теперь отличная; так тепло, я все вечера сижу с открытыми окнами; в ''Cascino'' появились фиалки. Я начинаю входить во вкус итальянского климата, а то сначала был к нему вполне равнодушен. Скажи Моде, что сейчас получил 3-ю картину и нахожу её ''превосходной и главное'' — с той ''краткостью и сжатостью'', которая не обходима. Из интермедий выбираю ''Пастораль''. ''140 р[ублей]'' за коронацию Ал[ександра] II вовсе недорого; я знаю это чудное издание. Письмо ''Боба'' заслуживает, чтобы ты выдрал его за уши. Обнимаю тебя крепко.		Погода здесь стоит теперь отличная; так тепло, я все вечера сижу с открытыми окнами; в ''Cascino'' появились фиалки. Я начинаю входить во вкус итальянского климата, а то сначала был к нему вполне равнодушен. Скажи Моде, что сейчас получил 3-ю картину и нахожу её ''превосходной'' и главное — с той ''краткостью и сжатостью'', которая не обходима. Из интермедий выбираю ''Пастораль''. ''140 р[ублей]'' за коронацию Ал[ександра] II вовсе недорого; я знаю это чудное издание. Письмо ''Боба'' заслуживает, чтобы ты выдрал его за уши. Обнимаю тебя крепко.
	{{right\|П. Чайковский}}		{{right\|П. Чайковский}}

	\|Translated text=		\|Translated text={{right\|22/10 February 1890<br/>[[Florence]]}}
			Golubchik [[Nikolay Konradi\|Kolya]]! Thank you for your nice letter. I also intended writing to you several times, but I always had to write business letters to [[Modya]], and since you probably read my letters to him, I thought of it as if I were writing to you both.

			I continue to lead my mathematically precisely organised life. The only new thing is that I had, unwillingly, to make the acquaintance of the former Minister of Justice, Count Pahlen, and his family, and not only constantly talk with them in the dining room, where they eat next to me, but even visit them. They are very sympathetic and nice, but this acquaintance is a burden to me all the same. Fortunately, they are leaving for [[Rome]] today. [[Nazar]] still cannot walk without two sticks, but he is much better. An eccentric doctor is treating him; it's been clear for ages that [[Nazar]]'s condition isn't serious and he doesn't need anything other than rubbing alcohol, but every day — for a week now — he comes, and leaves ''reassuring'' me that he will be coming again. The old man is so sympathetic and, evidently, so poor, that I don't have the heart to ask him to stop his visits. However, today [[Nazar]] is so much better that a decision needs to be made.

			The weather here is splendid now — it's so warm that I sit all evening with the windows open; violets have sprung up on the ''Cascino''. I'm starting to acquire a taste for the Italian climate, which I was quite indifferent to at first. Tell [[Modya]] that I've now received the 3rd scene and that I find it ''excellent'' and most importantly, with that ''brevity and conciseness'' that is essential. Out of the interludes, I chose the ''Pastorale''. ''140 rubles'' for the coronation of [[Aleksandr II]] isn't at all cheap; I'm familiar with this wonderful edition. After ''[[Bob]]'s'' letter, you should box his ears. I hug you tight.
			{{right\|P. Tchaikovsky}}
	}}		}}

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Brett: Text replacement - "все-таки" to "всё-таки"

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Text replacement - "все-таки" to "всё-таки"

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{{letterhead
|Date=10/22 February 1890
|To=[[Nikolay Konradi]]
|Place=[[Florence]]
|Language=Russian
|Autograph={{locunknown}}
|Publication={{bibx|1951/52|П. И. Чайковский. С. И. Танеев. Письма}} (1951), p. 277<br/>{{bib|1977/40|П. И. Чайковский. Полное собрание сочинений ; том XV-Б}} (1977), p. 46–47
|Notes=Manuscript copy in [[Klin]] (Russia): {{RUS-KLč}}
}}
==Text==
Based on a handwritten copy in the [[Klin]] House-Museum Archive, which may contain differences in formatting and content from Tchaikovsky's original letter.
{{Lettertext
|Language=Russian
|Translator=
|Original text={{right|22/10 февр[аля] 1890<br/>Флоренция}}
Голубчик Коля! Спасибо за милое письмо твоё. Я тоже несколько раз собирался писать тебе, но все приходилось писать Моде деловые письма, а так как ты мои письма к нему, вероятно, читаешь, — то я и считал это как бы вам обоим пишу.

Я продолжаю вести свою математически правильно устроенную жизнь. Нового только то, что мне пришлось познакомиться поневоле с бывшим министром юстиции Гр[афом] Паленом и его семьёй и не только постоянно беседовать с ними в столовой, где они едят рядом со мной, но даже бывать у них. Люди они очень симпатичные и милые, но это знакомство мне всё-таки в тягость. К счастью, сегодня они уезжают в Рим. Назар до сих пор не может ходить без двух палок, — но ему гораздо лучше. Чудак доктор его лечит; уж давно стало ясно, что у Назара ничего серьёзного нет и кроме втиранья ничего не нужно, но он каждый день — вот уже неделя — приходит и, уходя, ''успокаивает'' меня, что ещё придёт. Старичок такой симпатичный и, по-видимому, такой небогатый, что у меня не хватает духу попросить его прекратить свои посещения. Однако сегодня Назару настолько лучше, что нужно будет решиться.

Погода здесь стоит теперь отличная; так тепло, я все вечера сижу с открытыми окнами; в ''Cascino'' появились фиалки. Я начинаю входить во вкус итальянского климата, а то сначала был к нему вполне равнодушен. Скажи Моде, что сейчас получил 3-ю картину и нахожу её ''превосходной и главное'' — с той ''краткостью и сжатостью'', которая не обходима. Из интермедий выбираю ''Пастораль''. ''140 р[ублей]'' за коронацию Ал[ександра] II вовсе недорого; я знаю это чудное издание. Письмо ''Боба'' заслуживает, чтобы ты выдрал его за уши. Обнимаю тебя крепко.
{{right|П. Чайковский}}

|Translated text=
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