Letter 4623
Tchaikovsky Research
| Date | 19 February/2 March 1892 |
|---|---|
| Addressed to | Modest Tchaikovsky |
| Where written | Moscow |
| Language | Russian |
| Autograph Location | Klin (Russia): Tchaikovsky State Memorial Musical Museum-Reserve (a3, No. 1989) |
| Publication | П. И. Чайковский. Полное собрание сочинений, том XVI-Б (1979), p. 43 |
Text and Translation
| Russian text (original) |
English translation By Brett Langston |
19 февр[аля] Модя! Скажи Петипа, если его увидишь, что послать программу я не могу, — она мне при инструментовке необходима. Но я привезу её с собой в Петербург через неделю, и тогда можно будет переписать. Ничего нового сообщить не имею, кроме того, что повар опять запил. С, грустью и почти с ужасом думаю об отъезде Володи. Неоценённый сожитель! Обнимаю. П. Ч. |
19 February Modya! Tell Petipa, if you see him, that I cannot send the programme — it's essential for me to have it while orchestrating [1]. But I'll bring it with me to Petersburg next week, and then it can be copied out. There's nothing new to report, except that cook is back on the bottle. I think about Volodya leaving with sadness, and almost with dread [2]. He's an invaluable houseguest! I hug you. P. T. |
Notes and References
- ↑ Tchaikovsky was orchestrating the ballet The Nutcracker.
- ↑ Vladimir Nápravník was staying with the composer at Maydanovo between 29 January/10 February and 26 February/9 March 1892.
