Lot 54
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay Andreyevich (1844-1908) Russian composer; his works include the operas "Sadko" (1898) and "Tale of Tsar Saltan" (1900--this includes "Flight of the Bumble Bee"); "Capriccio espagnol" (1887); and the symphonic suite "Sheherazade" (1888). Autograph Letter Signed "N.R. Korsakov," 3 pp., 8½" x 5¼", St. Petersburg, 3/16 April 1906 (reflecting dates of the new and old calender). Excellent condition; with English and French translations. To Russian-French journalist and translator Michail Osipovitc Askinazi, who used the pseudonym of Michel Delines, referring to various operas and discussing their translation, including "Boris Godonov," an opera by Mussorgsky. Delines would subsequently tranlate Tschaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin" and Rimsky-Korsakov's "Sadko."
In part: "The 3, 4, and 7 settings were received by me and…submitted…to Mr. Stassow for examination….you are already in possession of his remarks relative to the Book of the Dove….The translation will be printed in "Klavjierauszug" orchestra partition and parts of choir. To the concert bureaux that may want to have performed something of "Sadko," we shall forward the complete material of the opera in location, which would not be costly….To send you the sum of 500 Francs - I shall speak to the Committee….You have probably already received "Kaschtzei." Gusslar…I find more accurate than Guzlar…As for me I find Gouslar still preferable…We both are Russians, let us teach Frenchmen what is Russian…They will be grateful to us one day. I shall await the translation of the 5th and 6th settings….I am very much interested in the fate of "Boris Godounow." I know you had made a translation of it. I also heard that translation was lost somewhere….To whom does the translation rightfully belong?….I shall forward to you the 3, 4, and 7 as soon as Mr. Stassow has finished. Why does Mr. Marti keep with him settings 5 and 6 now that he no longer needs them?…."
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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