Diary entries

January 15 1934

St Louis, MO, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which Rondo by Schubert this is. Potentially, it may be Dietrich’s piano solo arrangement of the Rondo for four hands, D. 608, or the final movement from the Sonata D. 850. Satina indicates that the program she was sent is incomplete, and there is no mention of the works by Rachmaninoff. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 16 1934

Cincinnati, OH, USA
Emery Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

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

January 18 1934

Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Hill Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina writes that instead of the Chopin group listed in the program (and as given in Cincinnati, OH, two nights earlier), Rachmaninoff played the Chopin Sonata ‘in memory of Albert Lockwood, who from 1900 to 1933 was Head of [the] Piano Department of the University School of Music, and who died 9 November 1933’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

January 22 1934

Detroit, MI, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which Rondo by Schubert this is. Potentially, it may be Dietrich’s piano solo arrangement of the Rondo for four hands, D. 608, or the final movement from the Sonata D. 850. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 8 1934

Brooklyn, NY, USA
The Academy of Music

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which Rondo by Schubert this is. Potentially, it may be Dietrich’s piano solo arrangement of the Rondo for four hands, D. 608, or the final movement from the Sonata D. 850. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 9 1934

White Plains, NY, USA
Westchester County Centre Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which Rondo by Schubert this is. Potentially, it may be Dietrich’s piano solo arrangement of the Rondo for four hands, D. 608, or the final movement from the Sonata D. 850. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

February 11 1934

Hartford, CT, USA
Bushnell Memorial Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

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

February 25 1934

Buffalo, NY, USA
Elmwood Music Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

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

February 26 1934

Syracuse, NY, USA
Lincoln Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

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

March 9 1934

Bath, England

Notes: No details. Satina adds that ‘Mr Tillett wrote that most of the programs of 1934-1935 were destroyed by bombs during the war’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

March 10 1934

London, England
Queen’s Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that this program, which was copied from a newspaper, indicated ‘Années de Pelerinage’ for the first work by Liszt, which she presumes to be the Sonetto, as played in other recitals at this time. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

March 13 1934

Bournemouth, England

Notes: No details, however Satina presumes that based on a ‘review found in the Music Opinion, Vol. 57, 1934, the program given by Rachmaninoff had probably the same program’ as given elsewhere at this time in the United Kingdom, France and Belgium. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

March 15 1934

Eastbourne, England

Notes: No details. Satina adds that ‘Mr Tillett wrote that most of the programs of 1934-1935 were destroyed by bombs during the war’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

March 17 1934

Brighton, England

Notes: No details. Satina adds that ‘Mr Tillett wrote that most of the programs of 1934-1935 were destroyed by bombs during the war’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

March 23 1934

Paris, France
Salle Pleyel

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

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

March 27 1934

Liège, Belgium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

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

October 19 1934

Columbus, OH, USA
Memorial Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that this concert began at 8.30pm. Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 22 1934

Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Civic Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 25 1934

New Haven, CT, USA
Woolsey Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. Satina also notes that the keys for the works by Chopin and Rachmaninoff were not given, but that she has presumed them to be the same as other venues where this recital program was played at this time. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 26 1934

Utica, NY, USA
Avon Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. Satina also notes that despite the program indicating Chopin’s Polonaise in F sharp minor, Rachmaninoff in fact played the Scherzo no. 3. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 28 1934

Boston, MA, USA
Symphony Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 30 1934

Cleveland, OH, USA
Public Music Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 2 1934

Rochester, NY, USA
Eastman Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 3 1934

New York, NY, USA
Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 5 1934

New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Rutgers University Conservatory

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 7 1934

Baltimore, MD, USA
Lyric Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: Satina indicates that this concert began at 8.30pm. Satina notes that these were the first performances of the Paganini Rhapsody. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 8 1934

Washington, DC, USA
Constitution Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: Satina notes that these were the first performances of the Paganini Rhapsody. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 9 1934

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Syria Mosque

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 11 1934

Chicago, IL, USA
Orchestra Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 12 1934

Detroit, MI, USA
Masonic Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that according to Rachmaninoff’s wife the Chopin Mazurka was either op. 17, no. 4 or op. 67, no. 4, or op. 68, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.