Diary entries

March 28 1938

Belfast, Ireland
Ulster Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is likely that the Chopin Mazurka was op. 63, no. 3, given that Rachmaninoff played it in other concerts this season. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

April 2 1938

London, England
Queen’s Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: The information about the Haydn Symphony is clearly incorrect, yet the details are as according to Satina. There are many symphonies by Haydn in B flat, including the famous ‘La Reine’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 5 1938

London, England
Royal Albert Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: Satina notes that this concert was Sir Henry Wood’s Jubilee. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 8 1938

The Hague, Netherlands

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

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

October 9 1938

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

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

October 21 1938

Philadelphia, PA, USA
Academy of Music

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: Satina was unaware of the works on this program, except for the concerto. According to the attached review, the Symphony no. 3 was a substitution for the Symphony no. 2. The preludes were orchestrated by Lucien Cailliet. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 22 1938

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.

October 24 1938

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Carnegie Music Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 25 1938

Washington, DC, USA
Constitution Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

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

October 26 1938

Baltimore, MD, USA
Lyric Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

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

October 28 1938

Columbus, OH, USA
Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

October 30 1938

Hartford, CT, USA
Bushnell Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 1 1938

Lansing, MI, USA
East Lansing People Church

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 4 1938

St Louis, MO, USA
Municipal Building

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

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

November 5 1938

St Louis, MO, USA
Municipal Building

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

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

November 8 1938

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.

November 9 1938

Boston, MA, USA
Ballroom of the Statler Hotel

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. Satina notes that this was a concert for the benefit of the ‘Boston School of Occ. Therapy’ [‘occupational?’]. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 10 1938

Cleveland, OH, USA
Music Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 12 1938

New York, NY, USA
Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 14 1938

Ames, IA, USA
State Gymnasium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

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

November 15 1938

Kansas City, MO, USA
Ararat Temple

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 18 1938

San Francisco, CA, USA
Memorial Opera House

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina indicates that this concert began at 8.15pm. It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 20 1938

San Francisco, CA, USA
Memorial Opera House

Notes: Satina indicates that this concert began at 2.30pm. No details, although Satina notes that she believes the Italian Concerto by Bach and the Sonata op. 111 by Beethoven were performed. She speculates that the program could be the same as in Los Angeles, November 26, or in Montreal, January 16, 1939.

November 22 1938

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Philharmonic Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 23 1938

San Diego, CA, USA
Savoy Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 26 1938

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

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

November 28 1938

Portland, OR, USA
Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

November 29 1938

Seattle, WA, USA
Moore Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

December 1 1938

Spokane, WA, USA
Fox Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. Sophia Satina notes that the Rameau and Wagner-Brassin were not mentioned in the review. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

December 5 1938

Provo, UT, USA
Tabernacle

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is not clear which work by Rameau is indicated, but it could be the Gavotte and Variations (Gavotte et six doubles) from the Suite in A minor, RCT 5. While the key of the Schubert was constantly listed as A flat minor, it is likely that the work was op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.