Alexander Siloti and Igor Stravinsky: creative connections

The study of the letters of Russian musicians is of interest all over the world and clearly lags behind the popularity of their work. The author considers the the storyline of the correspondence of I.F. Stravinsky and A.I. Siloti associated with the performance in St. Petersburg of his compositions based on manuscripts. The details of the preparation of the premieres in the entreprise “Concerts of A. Siloti” are given. The creative and friendly relations between Siloti and Stravinsky are analyzed on the basis of published and unpublished archival sources. The role of Siloti in promoting the works of contemporary composers is shown. The epistolary heritage of two famous musicians reveals the professional and human relationships of outstanding creators and reflects the artistic life of the capital at the beginning of the 20th century. The archival collections of St. Petersburg and Moscow served as the source base.