
Direct References to Soulima at UIUC
220- discusses a performance ‘in the provinces’ of the Rake. I assume this to mean the French provinces, though I checked the 1952-1954 programs just in case UIUC qualified as a ‘province’ in the US! I found no program, but will keep my eyes open.
221- Discusses Igor’s Sextet
165- Discusses Soulima’s recent arrival in California
171- Discusses Soulima’s search for calm in composing
211- Discusses adjustment to teaching/career
212- 211, continued.
167- See 168.
168- Soulima asks for a letter of recommendation, and also complains about LA weather.
192- Soulima continues to adjust to life in Urbana “And now, here, a second university winter semester starts. We've taken root in this place. (Don't smile, things take root quickly in fertile soil). We love this life. I love my students and find myself in the best working conditions there are. Lots of concerts as well this year, like last year. Francoise thinks I accept too many of them.”
193- cont. Soulima discusses student, Patricia Hepner, and speaks of his son Jean (John? in that Stravinsky A-Z text?- also a friend, Lucy Yockey, mentioned her Grandmother babysat John once when they had a concert come up on short notice).
126- Soulima mentions the Piano Concerto Igor wrote for him
144- Boulanger discusses the transcriptions that Soulima made (and often played)
224- letter from Soulima to Boulanger
Direct References to Francois
218- Igor was quite pleased with Francoise’ reaction to the Rake