Diary entries | Rachmaninoff

Notes: It is likely that Schubert’s Impromptu was op. 90, no. 4, and that Medtner’s Fairy Tale was op. 34, no. 2. Satina notes that Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G major, op. 32, no. 5, was also played in this concert, in place of ‘the 2 pieces listed in the program’ – it is not clear which pieces were not played. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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November 8 1939

Newark, NJ, USA

Mosque Theater

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is likely that Schubert’s Impromptu is op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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November 11 1939

New York, NY, USA

Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is likely that Schubert’s Impromptu is op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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November 12 1939

Washington, DC, USA

Constitution Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: Satina notes that Schubert’s Impromptu in A flat was added to this program, likely op. 90, no. 4. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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November 14 1939

Harrisburg, PA, USA

Forum Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is likely that Schubert’s Impromptu was op. 90, no. 4, and that Medtner’s Fairy Tale was op. 34, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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November 16 1939

Detroit, MI, USA

Masonic Temple

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

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

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November 19 1939

Boston, MA, USA

Symphony Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is likely that Schubert’s Impromptu was op. 90, no. 4, and that Medtner’s Fairy Tale was op. 34, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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November 21 1939

Greensboro, NC, USA

Aycock Auditorium

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is likely that Schubert’s Impromptu was op. 90, no. 4, and that Medtner’s Fairy Tale was op. 34, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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November 23 1939

San Diego, CA, USA

Savoy Theater (or Capitol Theater)

Rachmaninoff's role: Solo Pianist

Notes: It is likely that Schubert’s Impromptu was op. 90, no. 4, and that Medtner’s Fairy Tale was op. 34, no. 2. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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November 26 1939

New York, NY, USA

Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: Satina notes that this was the first of three consecutive Sunday evenings devoted to Rachmaninoff’s compositions, promoted as a ‘Rachmaninoff Cycle’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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December 1 1939

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.

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December 2 1939

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.

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December 3 1939

New York, NY, USA

Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: Satina notes that this was the second of three consecutive Sunday evenings devoted to Rachmaninoff’s compositions, promoted as a ‘Rachmaninoff Cycle’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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December 4 1939

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Academy of Music

Rachmaninoff's role: Concerto Soloist

Notes: Satina confirms that Rachmaninoff performed this concert after the recording session earlier in the day. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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December 4 1939

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Gramophone Recording

Rachmaninoff's role: Gramophone Recording

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December 8 1939

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Conductor

Notes: Satina notes that this was the third of three consecutive Sunday evenings devoted to Rachmaninoff’s compositions, promoted as a ‘Rachmaninoff Cycle’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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December 9 1939

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Rachmaninoff's role: Conductor

Notes: Satina notes that this was the third of three consecutive Sunday evenings devoted to Rachmaninoff’s compositions, promoted as a ‘Rachmaninoff Cycle’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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December 10 1939

New York, NY, USA

Carnegie Hall

Rachmaninoff's role: Conductor

Notes: Satina notes that this was the third of three consecutive Sunday evenings devoted to Rachmaninoff’s compositions, promoted as a ‘Rachmaninoff Cycle’. LoC, Sergei Rachmaninoff Archive, ML31.R33, Papers of Sophie Satin, boxes 82-89.

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