Trois histoires pour enfants. [Three Children's Tales for voice and piano] [Kirchmeyer 24-1. De Lerma H10.], 1920
File — Box: 6, Folder: 8
General Scope and Contents
Contained in brown paper wrapping with list of contents in Stravinsky's hand in purple ink: "Ière Epreuves de l'Edition J. & W. Chester des: 1) 3 Pieces pour Clar. 2) Piano-Rag-Music; 3) 4 Chants russes 4) 3 Histoires pour enfants 5) Chant des Bateliers du Volga (orch.) 6) Suite du "Soldat" (Piano, Clar. et Violon) [this sixth piece is not included among the present sets of proofs]."
With a note in the hand of Soulima Stravinsky attesting to the fact that the manuscript annotations to the proofs are in his father's hand.
With a note in the hand of Soulima Stravinsky attesting to the fact that the manuscript annotations to the proofs are in his father's hand.
Scope and Contents
Sets of proof sheets, all with significant corrections, alterations, and annotations by the composer in red, black and purple ink, blue crayon, and pencil.
[London]: J. & W. Chester [PN J.W.C. 3830], 1920.
Folio. Unbound. 6 leaves paginated 2-7 printed in white on a green background on rectos only.
Tilimbom, pp. 2-3 Les cannards, les cygnes, les oies..., pp. 4-5 L'ours, p. 6 (text)-7
First two songs dated "1917" in pencil by Stravinsky at upper right corner of first leaf under his printed name; the remaining song dated "1915" in Stravinsky's autograph. Kirchmeyer 24-1. De Lerma H10 (later 1923 Schott edition only).
Tilimbom, pp. 2-3 Les cannards, les cygnes, les oies..., pp. 4-5 L'ours, p. 6 (text)-7
First two songs dated "1917" in pencil by Stravinsky at upper right corner of first leaf under his printed name; the remaining song dated "1915" in Stravinsky's autograph. Kirchmeyer 24-1. De Lerma H10 (later 1923 Schott edition only).
Dates
- 1920
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
The materials are written in English, Russian, French, and Italian.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Creator
- From the Collection: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971 (Composer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu