Letter 4337
Tchaikovsky Research
| Date | 24 February/8 March 1891 |
|---|---|
| Addressed to | Nikolay Konradi |
| Where written | Frolovskoye |
| Language | Russian |
| Autograph Location | unknown |
| Publication | П. И. Чайковский. Полное собрание сочинений, том XVI-А (1976), p. 62 |
| Notes | Manuscript copy in Klin (Russia): Tchaikovsky State Memorial Musical Museum-Reserve |
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.
| Russian text (original) |
English translation By Brett Langston |
| Количка! Вели Наре сходить узнать а здоровье Апухтина и дай мне ответ. Обнимаю крепко тебя и Боба.
П. Чайковский До свиданья через неделю! |
Kolichka! Have Nara [1] go into town and find out about Apukhtin's health and give me an answer [2]. Firm hugs to you and Bob.
P. Tchaikovsky Until we meet in a week's time! |
Notes and References
- ↑ "Nara" was the diminutive name of Apollinaire Skvortsova, Nikolay Konradi's grandmother.
- ↑ Nikolay Konradi replied to Tchaikovsky the following day, 25 February/9 March 1891.
