General information
Type of the document Letter
SenderMartinů, Bohuslav
Sender (corporation)
Sender‘s locationMiddlebury, Vermont
Send date19.06.1942
RecipientKusevickij, Sergej Aleksandrovič
Recipient (corporation)
LanguageFrench
AcquiredFrom Library of Congress, 02/1998
Owner of the sourceLibrary of Congress
Former call number at IBM50/48
Call number at IBMBSO 1942-06-19a
Content and physical description
ContentBM accepts Koussevitzky's offer of a position. He is happy to pass on his knowledge to SK students. Two things SK should know: first, BM's English is not completely accurate, but hopefully that won't be a problem. Second, he only has a visitor visa, so he doesn't know if he can teach on it. SK better make sure. BM would like to know the course of study; he himself has not followed systematic instructions in the past. BM is trying to steer his students towards modern music and doesn't know if SK objects to this approach. He has left NYC for a quieter environment.

BM accepts offer for a position. He will be happy to transmit his knowledge to Koussevitzky's students. There are two conditions which SK should know: First of all, Martinů's English is not quite exact but he thinks that will not be a problem. Secondly, he only has a visitor-visa, and he does not know if he is allowed to teach under it. Perhaps there will be no difficulties, but he would like for SK to have assurance. BM would like to know the course of study; in the past, he has not adhered to a systematic instruction. BM has tried to direct his students in the direction which is formed and takes shape in contemporary music, and does not know if SK will have objections to that approach. BM is working on the Symphony and has nearly finished the second movement. The Martins have already left New York to find a more tranquil working environment.
Total number of leaves1
Number of pages bearing text2
Fixationhandwriting
Digitisation
Quality of digitisationNot professional black-and-white

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Location as subject
New York, NY
Composition as subject
Symphony No. 1 [auth.], H 289
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