In 1935–36 de Godzinsky joined, as the lead pianist, the legendary opera singer Feodor Chaliapin on his renowned Far East tour. De Godzinsky performed with Chaliapin in fifty-seven concerts in Manchuria, China and Japan.
In 1935–36, de Godzinsky became the lead pianist for Feodor Chaliapin's extensive Far East tour, which included fifty-seven performances in Manchuria, China, and Japan.