Diary entries

November 16 1932

Nashville, TN, USA
Ryman Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that the keys of the works by Chopin are based on those played in Nashville and Brooklyn, as indicated in reviews. It might be that different works by Chopin were played in some iterations of this program. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 21 1932

Charleston, WV, USA
High School Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that the keys of the works by Chopin are based on those played in Nashville and Brooklyn, as indicated in reviews. It might be that different works by Chopin were played in some iterations of this program. Satina also indicates that the Chopin Ballade was not mentioned in a review of this concert. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 23 1932

Ashville, NC, USA
Senior High School Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that the keys of the works by Chopin are based on those played in Nashville and Brooklyn, as indicated in reviews. It might be that different works by Chopin were played in some iterations of this program. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 29 1932

Boston, MA, USA
Symphony Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 30 1932

Worchester, MA, USA
Mechanics Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that the keys of the works by Chopin are based on those played in Nashville and Brooklyn, as indicated in reviews. It might be that different works by Chopin were played in some iterations of this program. Satina also notes that Schubert’s song, The Brooklet, was not mentioned in the review of this concert. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

December 2 1932

Baltimore, MD, USA
Lyric Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that the keys of the works by Chopin are based on those played in Nashville and Brooklyn, as indicated in reviews. It might be that different works by Chopin were played in some iterations of this program. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

December 5 1932

Cleveland, OH, USA
Public Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

December 9 1932

New York, NY, USA
Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

December 12 1932

Philadelphia, PA, USA
Academy of Music

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

December 22 1932

New York, NY, USA
Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

December 23 1932

New York, NY, USA
Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 10 1933

Brooklyn, NY, USA
The Academy of Music

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: The Chopin Ballade was presumably no. 3 in A flat major. A Waltz in A flat major, and Nocturne in F sharp appeared in similar programs during this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 16 1933

Washington, DC, USA
Constitution Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: The Chopin Ballade was presumably no. 3 in A flat major. A Waltz in A flat major, and Nocturne in F sharp appeared in similar programs during this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 19 1933

Macon, GA, USA

Notes: No details.

January 23 1933

San Antonio, TX, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that the Chopin works were likely a Waltz in A flat major, the Nocturne in F sharp, op. 15, no. 2, and the Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47. Satina notes that this was the first performance of the Mendelssohn transcription. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 24 1933

Houston, TX, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that the Chopin works were likely a Waltz in A flat major, the Nocturne in F sharp, op. 15, no. 2, and the Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 26 1933

Abilene, TX, USA
College Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that the Chopin works were likely a Waltz in A flat major, the Nocturne in F sharp, op. 15, no. 2, and the Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47. Satina also appears to indicate that this program could be assumed overall, as she might not have had access to either a program or review. Given the proximity of the concert to other recitals, however, this presumption seems safe. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 28 1933

Oklahoma, OK, USA
Shrine Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that the Chopin works were likely a Waltz in A flat major, the Nocturne in F sharp, op. 15, no. 2, and the Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47. Satina also notes that the works by Rachmaninoff were not mentioned in the review. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 30 1933

Wichita, KS, USA
Wichita Forum

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that the Chopin works were likely a Waltz in A flat major, the Nocturne in F sharp, op. 15, no. 2, and the Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 4 1933

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: While Satina has indicated that the Nachstück is in F minor, it is possible that it is either no. 2 or no. 4: both are in F major, although no. 2 has an F minor section. It is believed that the Schubert Impromptu was op. 142, no. 4. The Nocturne in F sharp major, op. 15, no. 2, by Chopin, and the Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47, were played in other programs during this season, along with a Waltz in A flat major. The Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca in E major, no. 104, was frequently played in programs in numerous earlier seasons. Satina notes that the Rapsodie by Liszt was not mentioned in a review of this concert. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 9 1933

San Francisco, CA, USA
War Memorial Opera House

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that the work by Scriabin was not mentioned in the review. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 10 1933

Oakland, CA, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: While Satina has indicated that the Nachstück is in F minor, it is possible that it is either no. 2 or no. 4: both are in F major, although no. 2 has an F minor section. It is believed that the Schubert Impromptu was op. 142, no. 4. The Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47, by Chopin was played in other programs during this season, along with the Nocturne in F sharp major, op. 15, no. 2. The Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca in E major, no. 104, was frequently played in programs in numerous earlier seasons. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 13 1933

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 14 1933

San Diego, CA, USA
Savoy Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: While Satina has indicated that the Nachstück is in F minor, it is possible that it is either no. 2 or no. 4: both are in F major, although no. 2 has an F minor section. It is believed that the Schubert Impromptu was op. 142, no. 4. The Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca in E major, no. 104, was frequently played in programs in numerous earlier seasons. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 18 1933

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Philharmonic Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: The Chopin Ballade was presumably no. 3 in A flat major. A Waltz in A flat major, and Nocturne in F sharp appeared in similar programs during this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 20 1933

Portland, OR, USA
Public Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that only two Preludes by Rachmaninoff were played in this venue according to the review, and that they were placed before the works by Chopin. While Satina has indicated that the Nachstück is in F minor, it is possible that it is either no. 2 or no. 4: both are in F major, although no. 2 has an F minor section. It is believed that the Schubert Impromptu was op. 142, no. 4. The Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca in E major, no. 104, was frequently played in programs in numerous earlier seasons. This was the first performance of the Bach transcription. Chopin’s Nocturne in F sharp major, op. 15, no. 2, and Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47, were often played in other recitals during this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 22 1933

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that the review did not mention the Bach transcription, nor the pieces by Chopin. Apparently, only one work by Liszt was on the program. While Satina has indicated that the Nachstück is in F minor, it is possible that it is either no. 2 or no. 4: both are in F major, although no. 2 has an F minor section. It is believed that the Schubert Impromptu was op. 142, no. 4. The Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca in E major, no. 104, was frequently played in programs in numerous earlier seasons. Chopin’s Nocturne in F sharp major, op. 15, no. 2, and Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47, were often played in other recitals during this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 23 1933

Seattle, WA, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that only two Preludes by Rachmaninoff were played in this venue according to the review, and that they were placed before the works by Chopin. While Satina has indicated that the Nachstück is in F minor, it is possible that it is either no. 2 or no. 4: both are in F major, although no. 2 has an F minor section. It is believed that the Schubert Impromptu was op. 142, no. 4. The Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca in E major, no. 104, was frequently played in programs in numerous earlier seasons. Chopin’s Nocturne in F sharp major, op. 15, no. 2, and Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47, were often played in other recitals during this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 27 1933

Denver, CO, USA
City Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that the review did not mention the Chopin Nocturne or the Preludes by Rachmaninoff. While Satina has indicated that the Nachstück is in F minor, it is possible that it is either no. 2 or no. 4: both are in F major, although no. 2 has an F minor section. It is believed that the Schubert Impromptu was op. 142, no. 4. The Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca in E major, no. 104, was frequently played in programs in numerous earlier seasons. Chopin’s Nocturne in F sharp major, op. 15, no. 2, and Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47, were often played in other recitals during this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

March 3 1933

Rochester, NY, USA
Eastman Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that only two Preludes by Rachmaninoff were played in this venue according to the review, and that they were placed before the works by Chopin. While Satina has indicated that the Nachstück is in F minor, it is possible that it is either no. 2 or no. 4: both are in F major, although no. 2 has an F minor section. It is believed that the Schubert Impromptu was op. 142, no. 4. The Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca in E major, no. 104, was frequently played in programs in numerous earlier seasons. Chopin’s Nocturne in F sharp major, op. 15, no. 2, and Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, op. 47, were often played in other recitals during this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.