Letter 4211
Tchaikovsky Research
Date | 3/15 September 1890 |
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Addressed to | Pavel Pchelnikov |
Where written | Kiev |
Language | Russian |
Autograph Location | Klin (Russia): Tchaikovsky State Memorial Musical Museum-Reserve (a3, No. 316) |
Publication | П. И. Чайковский. Полное собрание сочинений, том XV-Б (1977), p. 253 |
Text and Translation
Russian text (original) |
English translation By Brett Langston |
3 сент[ября] 1890 Киев Дорогой Павел Михайлович!
Известный Вам тенор Медведев с тех пор, как Вы его слышали в Москве, сделал огромные успехи. Голос его сделался настоящим великолепным тенором di forza. Если бы случилось, что он свободен, а Вам небесполезен, — то весьма и весьма рекомендую Вам его. Искренне преданный, П. Чайковск[ий] |
3 September 1890 Kiev Dear Pavel Mikhaylovich!
You are familiar with the tenor Medvedev [1], who has made huge strides since you heard him in Moscow. His voice has truly become a magnificent tenor di forza. If he should happen to be available, and it would not be without some use to you, then I would recommend him to you most highly. Sincerely devoted, P. Tchaikovsky |
Notes and References
- ↑ Mikhail Yefimovich Medvedev (b. Bernstein, 1852-1925), would premiere the role of Herman at the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre in 1891, and was engaged by the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg for the 1892/93 season.