TCHAIKOVSKY, Peter Ilyich (1840-1893). Russian composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Katou' in Russian, both sides of a correspondence-card (two words on first page smudged) with autograph envelope (part torn away), 3 June no year. A fine letter to Ekaterina Ivanovna Laroche, third wife of Herman Laroche (Tchaikovsky's old and close friend) and the dedicatee of one of the Opus 72 piano pieces.
Tchaikovsky thanks her for eveything she has endured on his behalf. He does not need a house during the winter, but just three or four rooms. He has started work and his work ('travail') is going forward with great success. He excuses himself for only being able to write briefly today. When is she coming? Something - he does not way what - must be sent to Karlsbad as soon as possible. He hopes that she will be able to spend the latter part of the summer with him at Maidonovo. 'I have with me now Modest (his brother, 1850-1916), Bob and Sania Litke. I kiss your little hand'.
Tchaikovsky greatly respected Ekaterina and also pitied her for her husband's drunkenness.
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