Diary entries
December 2 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: The attached reviews note that, atypically, Rachmaninoff played an encore after the concerto, performing the Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
December 4 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Borodin's Scherzo and a waltz by Chopin are noted as the encores in the attached review. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
December 5 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Regarding the comment of Olin Downes questioning why Rachmaninoff often did not give specific details of small pieces in programs, both by himself and by composers such as Chopin, it has been suggested that it was to give the pianist an element of spontaneity in what he performed. Nevertheless, Downes' view was likely shared by numerous others. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
December 6 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: The Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2, is noted as the fourth encore in one of the attached reviews. Satina noted that the C sharp minor Etude-Tableau was not mentioned in her review of this concert. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
December 9 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: The Chopin Nocturne is not mentioned in the attached press clipping. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
December 12 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
December 15 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
December 17 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: The attached review and one of the attached press clippings confirm that the E flat major Paganini-Liszt Etude was programmed and performed. The Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2, is noted as the encore. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
December 19 1936
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: The Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2, is noted as the encore in the attached review. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 5 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: Satina indicates that this concert began at 8.45pm. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 6 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: While Satina lists the Dvořák Symphony as no. 5, the attached review confirms that it was no. 9. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 8 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 9 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 12 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 13 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 15 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 16 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 17 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 19 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 22 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: A Chopin waltz and the Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2, are noted as encores in the attached review. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 23 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 26 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Rachmaninoff's transcriptions of Mussorgsky's Hopak and Rimsky-Korsakov's Bumble Bee are noted as two of the four encores in the attached reviews. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
January 30 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Satina believed that this program opened with Mozart's Theme and Variations, however the attached reviews and press clipping indicate works by Haydn and Gluck-Sgambatti. Similarly, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody replaced the Polonaise no. 2. The Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2, a Chopin Waltz in A flat major, and the transcription of Rimsky-Korsakov's Bumble Bee are noted as the encores. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
February 1 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Satina believed that Liszt's Valse oubliée no. 3 was played in this concert, however the attached review refers to the Valse impromptu. A Chopin waltz, Rachmaninoff's transcription of Rimsky-Korsakov's Bumble Bee and the Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2, are noted as encores. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
February 3 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: The attached review refers to Liszt's Valse impromptu, rather than the Valse oubliée which was played in other programs at the time. However, perhaps in error, the attached image of the program refers to the Valse impromptu. The Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2, is noted as among the encores. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
February 5 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Satina noted that the inclusion of the last item (Wagner-Brassin) was speculative, however its inclusion is confirmed in the second of the attached reviews. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
February 7 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Satina noted that the Scarlatti sonatas were not mentioned in the review of this concert, however the attached review refers to them. Liszt's transcription of Schubert's 'Wandern', a Chopin Waltz in A flat, and the Prelude in C sharp minor, op. 3, no. 2, are noted among the encores. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
February 10 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Satina’s notes are not entirely clear for this concert. While the framework of the program is initially similar to concerts given in Pasadena and Claremont earlier in the month, the addition of works by Medtner, a Nocturne by Chopin and Prelude by Rachmaninoff, implies that they replaced other works. Satina notes that only the Hungarian Rhapsody by Liszt was mentioned in the review of the concert, but this does not necessarily mean that the Liebestraum and Valse oubliée were not played. A recently found review appears to confirm Satina's thoughts about the program, although not all works are mentioned. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
February 15 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.
February 18 1937
Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist
Notes: Satina was unaware that a nocturne was also included in the Chopin group. The attached review appears to indicate that the Waltz was in A flat major, op. 42. According to the review, Liszt's transcription of Wagner's Spinning Song, and Rachmaninoff's transcription of Kreisler's Liebesleid were given as encores. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.