| Content | Ernst Roth was in Venice and met [Igor] Stravinsky there, who is working on a composition [?] for PS, but as usual, the work is progressing slowly. In ER's opinion, performance by an amateur choir will not be a problem; on the contrary, it could even bring advantages. As for the language issue [discussed in previous correspondence], Stravinsky has no definite opinion. Given that these are biblical texts, ER believes it would be possible to use Luther's Bible, and ER will look into this himself. ER is very sorry that he cannot provide PS with materials for Tcherepnin's Symphonic March. His publisher, Leeds, clearly made a mistake in assuming that this was a Soviet-Russian work. But ER will write to Tcherepnin himself, perhaps he can help. There was real confusion with Martinů's DOUBLE CONCERTO, but the aforementioned missing parts will be delivered to him soon. PS can send him the surplus parts he now has. As for the performance materials for Stravinsky's Movements, PS can purchase them. |