Preparation of the text, introductory article, and commentaries by A. A. Salm
The notes of Aleksey A. Nikolaev are dedicated to the famous singer and vocal teacher, Professor at the Moscow Conservatory, one of the representatives of the creative dynasty of the Nikolaevs and Titz. After spending many years next to Hugo Titz, the author captured him not only as a wonderful performer, but also as a close relative, friend and mentor. The notes begin with a brief history of the migration of common ancestors from Germany to Russia in the second half of the 18th century; among the hobbies of these people, music occupied a very prominent place. Musically gifted was the father of Hugo Titz (and the maternal grandfather of Aleksey Nikolaev) Jonathan. He was seriously fond in singing, took vocal lessons in Moscow from Anna I. Knipper and, undoubtedly, passed on his singing gift to his son. Nikolaev tells about the teaching of Hugo Titz at the Moscow Conservatory (their classes were nearby), his participation in performances of the Conservatory Opera Studio; shares impressions of his performance of opera parts and of the annual chamber concerts. The personal traits of Hugo Titz are revealed, in particular, in episodes that tell about joint pastime during vacations and trips to Kazakhstan to visit their deported relatives. Finally, the author attaches great importance to the influence of Titz on his own work: Nikolaev showed the singer his vocal compositions, which Titz often performed himself, as well as his students, such as P. Glubokiy, V. Chernov, and many others.
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