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DLA 69.930/7 Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Halm, dated February 13, 1919
Halm acknowledges recent mailings.
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DLA 69.930/8 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Halm, dated October 27, 1919
Schenker writes of the deteriorating intellectual conditions in Germany and
Austria with respect to other nations, and of the devastating political and psychological
consequences. Schenker praises Halm's Klavierübung for its sensitivity to voice leading, and
speaks of it as an antidote to the decline of musical literacy. He hopes to talk with Halm about
these matters when he moves to Germany.
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LC ASC 27/45, [2a] Handwritten letter from Moriz Violin to Schoenberg, dated January 13,
1919
Violin urgently asks to meet.
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OC 1 B/35-40 Handwritten draft letter, in Jeanette Kornfeld/Schenker's hand, from Schenker to
Hertzka (UE), undated [June 10, 1919]
Schenker promises to send Hans Weisse to see Hertzka. In reacting unfavorably to
Hertzka's suggestions that the Foreword to Die letzten fünf Sonaten von Beethoven ... op. 111 be
discarded for its second edition, Schenker puts up a stout defense of his use of polemic in his
writings, contending that art and all manifestations of human life are inextricably
interconnected. He claims that his pronouncements on politics now will prove correct in the long
run. His sole concern is with the truth; he is not interested in pandering to his readers.
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OC 1 B/41-45 Handwritten draft letter from Schenker to Eberhard von Waechter, dated October 17,
1919
Schenker addresses the misunderstanding that has arisen, explaining his
willingness to contribute articles to Der Merker once his current projects are in print.
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OC 16/37v-36v Typed letter from Türkel to Schenker, dated November 3, 1919
Tükel reports the contents of a letter he has received from Dr. Friedmann.
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OC 16/38v Typed letter from Türkel to Schenker, dated December 13, 1919
Türkel acknowledges letter and requests explanation.
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OC 52/207 Typed postcard from Ernst Roth (UE) to Schenker, dated May 20, 1919
Hertzka is away and expected back in 8-10 days.
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OC 52/208 Postal receipt for letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated June 13, 1919
Postal receipt for letter WSLB 303 from Schenker to Hertzka
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OC 52/209 Postal receipt for letter from Schenker to Louis Koch, dated November 3,
1919
Postal receipt for a registered letter from Schenker to Louis
Koch.
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OC 52/210 Typed letter from Hertzka (UE) to Schenker, dated November 8, 1919
Hertzka has arranged for a copy of his monograph Beethovens Neunte Sinfone to be
sent, and welcomes Schenker's remarks about resuming work for UE. PS: He is sending the first
issue of Musikblätter des Anbruch.
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OC 52/211 Typed letter from Hertzka (UE) to Schenker, dated November 14, 1919
Hertzka will correct the price of Beethovens Neunte Sinfonie and send a copy of
Die letzten fünf Sonaten von Beethoven ... op. 111 to Dolfi Baudrexel. He hopes that Schenker
will contribute to Musikblätter des Anbruch.
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OC 52/212-213 Typed letter from Hertzka (UE) to Schenker, dated December 1, 1919
Hertzka is pleased to hear that the availability of the autograph manuscript of
Op. 101 means that the series Die letzten fünf Sonaten von Beethoven can go forward, and is in
agreement with Schenker's proposal to edit the remaining twenty-seven Beethoven sonatas. He asks
for a meeting to discuss the honorarium.
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OC 52/214 Typed postcard from Hertzka (UE) to Schenker, dated December 9, 1919
Hertzka agrees to place and time of a meeting on Friday May 12.
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OC 52/507-508 Typed letter from Hertzka (UE) to Schenker, dated December 19, 1919
Hertzka is pleased that Louis Koch has given his consent [for Op. 101]; he
suggests that UE obtain certain sources from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Archive on loan
at the office for Schenker to work on; and offers a larger fee for Op. 101, and cautions
Schenker about growing costs of photographic work.
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OC 52/923 Typed letter from Hertzka (UE) to Schenker, dated June 6, 1919
Hertzka acknowledges receipt of WSLB 302; he cannot entertain early publication
of Weisse's work but wishes to get to know it now. — He hopes to have work from Schenker's pen
as soon as work for Cotta is finished. — He proposes that the Foreword to Die letzten fünf
Sonaten von Beethoven ... op. 111 be omitted [in an future edition].
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OC 52/924 Typed letter from Hertzka (UE) to Schenker, dated June 16, 1919
Hertzka acknowledges WSLB 303 and seeks a meeting; the Foreword [to Op. 111] will
remain unchanged.
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OC B/268 Typewritten letter from Louis Koch to Schenker, dated December 10, 1919
Koch asks about the format of the required photography.
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OJ 10/1, [36] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated March 15, 1919
Dahms is spending time with Otto Vrieslander, working through Schenker's
Harmonielehre with him and preparing himself for study with Schenker. He rejoices at the
crushing of German militarism.
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OJ 10/1, [37] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated June 11, 1919
Dahms sends greetings on Schenker's birthday, finds solace in Nietzsche and
Kierkegaard, and is studying counterpoint with Vrieslander.
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OJ 10/1, [38] Handwritten postcard from Dahms to Schenker, dated July 22, 1919
Dahms thanks Schenker for his postcard and letter, hopes to visit Schenker, and
asks how long he will be staying at Schloss Tantalier.
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OJ 10/1, [39] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated August 9, 1919
Dahms is busy writing; hopes to visit Schenker around August 25.
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OJ 10/1, [40] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated August 23, 1919
Dahms gives his travel plans.
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OJ 10/1, [41] Newspaper clipping from the Berliner Illustrite Zeitung, dated August 24,
1919
Illustrated article in the Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung with satirical comments
and underlinings by Dahms
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OJ 10/1, [42] Telegram from Mrs. Dahms to Schenker, dated August 31, 1919
Mrs. Dahms inquires whether her husband has yet left.
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OJ 10/1, [43] Handwritten postcard from Dahms to Schenker, dated August 31, 1919
Dahms reports on his journey home and sends thanks for an unforgettable
experience.
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OJ 10/1, [44] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated September 10, 1919
Dahms thanks the Schenker's for his time with them, and reports what he is doing
currently; he endorses Nietzsche's view of Germany and the Germans, and speaks of the
unprincipledness that its legal system and officialdom fosters.
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OJ 10/1, [45] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated September 26, 1919
Dahms responds to Schenker's letter (non-extant). He reflects on Prussian
militarism. He declares that there is no such things as "military genius"; Germany was as guilty
as the Entente Powers for the war; soldiers were treated as slaves by their officers, with
Wilhelm II bearing the ultimate guilt. He rejects all political parties. England does not treat
its people as Germany does. He believes only in the German spirit, which he regards as the
spirit of the world. He cannot wait to leave Germany, and wants only to immerse himself in
Schenker's work.
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OJ 10/1, [46] Handwritten postcard from Dahms to Schenker, dated October 17, 1919
Dahms reports on the present whereabouts of the autograph manuscript of Beethoven
Op. 101.
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OJ 10/1, [47] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated November 28, 1919
Dahms discusses his future prospects for study, particular where to study (he
discusses conditions in several cities), and with whom. He asks Schenker's advice. He is
resolved to leave Vrieslander because of the latter's pessimism.
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OJ 10/1, [48] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated December 21, 1919
Dahms thanks Schenker for his advice on the next stage of instruction. He wrote
to Halm, who confirmed what Schenker had said. He congratulates Schenker on the superhuman work
that he is doing under current adverse circumstances.
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OJ 10/1, [49] Handwritten letter from Dahms to Schenker, dated December 27, 1919
Thanking Schenker for his kindness, he agrees that Schenker should delay the
payment of a sum of money to him, and asks if he might stay near Schenker for a few weeks during
the summer of 1920.
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OJ 10/3, [2] Typewritten letter from Otto Erich Deutsch to Schenker, dated September 8, 1913
Deutsch encloses part of a letter from Ludwig Scheibler, which he says will interest Schenker. He
has finished work on two volumes of his documentary biography.
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OJ 10/3, [4] Handwritten letter from Otto Erich Deutsch to Schenker, dated November 15, 1919
Deutsch announces that he has taken over a book dealership, and seeks custom.
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OJ 11/16, [1] Handwritten letter from Furtwängler to Schenker, dated November [18 or 19,]
1919
Furtwängler prizes Schenker's approval higher than that of others; he is
uncertain what role he is destined to play in the musical life of Vienna; he hopes to talk with
Schenker.
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OJ 11/16, [2] Handwritten letter from Furtwängler to Schenker, dated November 27, 1919
Furtwängler proposes that they meet in a restaurant on Saturday evening.
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OJ 11/16, [A] Handwritten letter from Furtwängler to Schenker, undated
Furtwängler asks if he can call on Schenker that evening.
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OJ 11/16, [B] Handwritten letter from Furtwängler to Schenker, undated
Furtwängler asks if he can call on Schenker the coming
Friday.
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OJ 11/16, [C] Handwritten letter from Furtwängler to Schenker, undated
Furtwängler asks if he can call on Schenker the coming
Sunday.
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OJ 11/16, [D] Handwritten letter from Furtwängler to Schenker, undated
Furtwängler hopes to visit Schenker in about a week's time.
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OJ 11/16, [E] Handwritten letter from Furtwängler to Schenker, undated [1928‒30]
Furtwängler cancels meeting on account of illness.
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OJ 11/16, [F] Handwritten letter from Furtwängler to Schenker, undated
Furtwängler asks for a meeting this evening at Meißl.
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OJ 11/35, 11 Handwritten letter from Halm to Schenker, dated November 3, 1919
Acknowledges DLA 69.930/8, October 27, 1919, sends a serenade and asks for
comments. Sends best wishes for relocation to Germany and inquires as to city.
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OJ 11/35,9d Handwritten postcard from Halm to Schenker, dated January 12, 1919
Halm acknowledges receipt of 856 Mk.
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OJ 12/62, [2] Stenographically handwritten letter from Cotta to Schenker, dated September 1,
1919
[NMTP I and II/1:] Cotta encloses sales report for 1918 and a check for M.
346.92.
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OJ 12/9, [24] Typewritten letter from Karpath to Schenker, dated March 11, 1919
The amount [for Hammerschlag] was 500, not 400, Kronen.
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OJ 12/9, [25] Handwritten letter from Karpath to Schenker, dated March 27, 1919
Mittelmann refused Schenker's 100 Kronen. Karpath has terminated Mittelmann's
working relationship with him.
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OJ 13/10, [6] Handwritten letter from Oppel to Schenker, dated February 19, 1919
Oppel thanks Schenker for EA, Opp. 110 and 111, which he has enjoyed, inquires
after EA, Opp. 101 and 106, and Kontrapunkt 2, and raises a possible thematic link between two
movements of Op. 110 (music example). His plan to study with Schenker has to be deferred; he
will soon send compositions, and asks for unsparing criticism.
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OJ 13/10, [7] Handwritten letter from Oppel to Schenker, dated September 7, 1919
Oppel expresses his pessimism in the aftermath of the war and the prospects for
his generation. He sends a chaconne for Schenker's comment, and reports his appointment as a
teacher in theory and composition at the Kiel Conservatory. Alfred Einstein asked him for a
review of the Erläuterungsausgabe, but he declined.
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OJ 14/5, [9] Handwritten lettercard from Moriz Schenker to Heinrich Schenker, dated September 3,
1919
Moriz Schenker assures Heinrich that his deposited money is safe, and expresses
delight that all impediment to the marriage has been rescinded.
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OJ 15/15, [7] Telegram from Weisse to Schenker, dated June 16, 1919
Weisse can arrive on the 25th.
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OJ 15/16, [38] Handwritten letter from Weisse to Schenker, dated July 15, 1919
On hearing that Schenker is already on holiday, and being not far from him (In
Bad Ischl), Weisse inquires about the possibility of paying a visit.
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OJ 15/16, [39] Handwritten letter from Weisse to Schenker, dated August 2, 1919
Weisse accepts Schenker's invitation to visit him while on
holiday.
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OJ 15/16, [40] Handwritten letter from Weisse to Schenker, dated September 1, 1919
Weisse thanks Schenker for his hospitality, and is glad to learn that he and
Jeanette will be able to remain on holiday at Klammerth's castle.
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OJ 15/18, [1] Printed deposit slip from Wiener Bank-Verein, with handwritten entries, dated September
18, 1919
Schenker has deposited 346.92 Marks.
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OJ 15/18, [2] Credit slip from Wiener Bank-Verein, dated October 10, 1919
Credits Schenker with 346.92 Marks and converts them to 1,121.40
Kronen.
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OJ 15/18, [3] Account from Wiener Bank-Verein, dated October 10, 1919
Statement of account, balance 1,121.40 Kronen.
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OJ 15/5, [3] Handwritten letter from Eberhard von Waechter to Schenker, dated September 2,
1919
Waechter is sending copy of his Schubert study, and offers to send the manuscript
of his forthcoming book for Schenker's assessment.
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OJ 15/5, [4] Handwritten letter from Eberhard von Waechter to Schenker, dated October 1,
1919
Waechter asks for an article on performance for Der Merker, remarking that
analysis takes the performer only so far, after which the latter's feelings must take over. He
praises Schenker's prowess in analysis, and asks again if he may send the manuscript of his
latest book for Schenker's appraisal.
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OJ 15/5, [5] Handwritten note from Eberhard von Waechter to Schenker, dated October 11,
1919
Waechter regrets Schenker's refusal to agree to write articles for Der Merker,
and expresses doubts about his "prophetic zeal."
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OJ 15/5, [6] Handwritten letter from Eberhard von Waechter to Schenker, dated October 19,
1919
Waechter understands Schenker's wish not to pre-publish his Art of Performance in
article form, and hopes that Schenker will provide a universal solution to the performance
problem; explains the editorial control of Der Merker, encouraging Weisse to submit his two
articles to it; expresses pleasure that he has procured from Halm reviews of Schenker's
Harmonielehre and Kontrapunkt 1; is unable to send his Musikkritik der Gegenwart at present.
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OJ 5/18, [C] Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Jonas, dated September 27, 1919
Date and time of first lesson.
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OJ 5/18, [D] Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Jonas, dated November 10, 1919
No lesson because of holiday.
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OJ 5/45, [2] Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Weisse, dated January 8, 1919
Schenker informs Weisse that his payment is short and points out the advantages
of lump-sum payment.
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OJ 6/6, [10] Handwritten letter from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated August 17,
1919
Schenker hopes that colleagues will support Moriz Violin. – The court has favored
Emil Kornfeld unduly. – A move to Germany might save Schenker money, but he is uncertain how
many of his pupils would follow him there (only Pairamall has indicated willingness). – He asks
Weisse to act as an intermediary in booking a supply of wood for burning. – Dahms and Weisse are
due for simultanous visits. – He is glad to hear Valerie Violin is better.
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OJ 6/6, [9] Handwritten triple-letter from Jeanette Kornfeld and Heinrich Schenker to Valerie and
Moriz Violin, dated July 15, 1919
(1) Jeanette to Valerie: offers sympathy and reassurance about her illness;
describes the Tantalier Castle and its romantic associations; (2) Heinrich to Valerie:
recommends eating large quantities; (3) Heinrich to Moriz: supports food theory by reference to
his own proneness to nervous depression; suggests that Valerie recuperate in Zell am
See.
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OJ 8/3, [65] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated February 17,
1919
Rhyming joke
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OJ 8/3, [66] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated March 13,
1919
Discusses Violin's prospects of returning to the Vienna Conservatory now that its
president is leaving.
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OJ 8/3, [67] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated June 24,
1919
Notification of the restaurant at which the Schenkers now eat; Paul de Conne is
hoping to return to the Vienna Conservatory, too.
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OJ 8/3, [68] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated August 2,
1919
Schenker inquires again after Moriz, Valerie, and the latter's health. He is
expecting visits from Dahms and Weisse.
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OJ 8/3, [69] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated August 31,
1919
Heinrich and Jeanette have official permission to remain at Schloß Tantalier
until September 15. -- They have been exhausted by the visits of Weisse and Dahms. -- Weisse
[meanness] contrasts instructively with Dahms [generosity].
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OJ 8/3, [70] Handwritten double-postcard from Heinrich Schenker and Jeanette Kornfeld (Schenker) to
Moriz and Valerie Violin, dated September 25, 1919
(1) Heinrich to Moriz: draws Moriz Violin's attention to an article in Der
Merker; (2) Jeanette to Valerie: needs to buy a suit, and asks advice as to
where.
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OJ 8/3, [71] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated October 19,
1919
Banns of marriage have been posted; looking forward to visiting.
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OJ 8/3, [72] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated November 2,
1919
The [wedding] date will be fixed next Wednesday; the engravings on the two rings.
– They are due at Furtwängler's concert, but cannot commit to any other times.
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OJ 8/3, [73] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, December 15,
1919
Schenker reports on his meeting with Emil Hertzka and the latter's offers on Die
letzten fünf Sonaten ... op. 101 and the Kleine Bibliothek, about which Schenker wishes to talk
with Violin.
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OJ 8/3, [74] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated December 30,
1919
One postcard and one letter to Violin have come back undelivered; indignation at
post office's incompetence.
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Sbb 55 Nachl. 13, [1] Handwritten letter from Schenker to Furtwängler, dated November 5, 1919
Having attended for the first time a concert conducted by Furtwängler, Schenker
congratulates him on his achievement then, proclaiming him a "counterweight" to the present [in
his opinion inadequate] generation of conductors, and heir to the Mahler mantle. Schenker
comments on Viennese concert-goers and their fickleness. — He commends Moriz Violin to
Furtwängler, in case the latter can provide an introduction to Hausegger.
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WSLB 302 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), May 18, 1919
Schenker reminds Hertzka of Hans Weisse's doctoral dissertation, Der Kunstwalzer,
and recommends it for publication. He laments, in provocatively vulgar language, that the
Viennese have become subservient to the French.
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WSLB 303 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated June 12, 1919
Schenker promises to send Hans Weisse to see Hertzka. In reacting unfavorably to
Hertzka's suggestions that the Foreword to Die letzten fünf Sonaten von Beethoven, Op. 111 be
discarded for its second edition, Schenker puts up a stout defense of his use of polemic in his
writings, contending that art, life, and politics are inextricably interconnected. He claims
that his pronouncements on politics now will prove correct in the long run. His sole concern is
with the truth; he is not interested in pandering to his readers.
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WSLB 304 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated December 7, 1919
Schenker suggests date, place, and time for a meeting.
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WSLB 305 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated December 21, 1919
Schenker informs Hertzka that he has ordered two more Beethoven sketchbooks in
connection with Op. 101, and asks him for some other "apportionment," which will protect him
from long-term deterioration of the exchange rate.
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WSLB 306 Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated November 2, 1919
Schenker requests a copy of his Ninth Symphony monograph, stipulating conditions;
he will decide shortly whether to resume work for UE.
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WSLB 307 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated November 13, 1919
Schenker teases Hertzka over his offical's price calculation for Beethovens
Neunte Sinfonie; asks for Die letzten fünf Sonaten ... op. 111 for Dolfi Baudrexel; comments
caustically on the first issue of Musikblätter des Anbruch.
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WSLB 308 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated November 22, 1919
Schenker sends adjusted payment for two items received; his Kleine Bibliothek
will shake up the contributors to Musikblätter des Anbruch.
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WSLB 309 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated November 22, 1919
Schenker outlines a production schedule of his work for UE, which includes Die
letzten fünf Sonaten ... op. 101, the Kleine Bibliothek, and the complete edition of Beethoven
piano sonatas. He makes stipulations about production, and asks questions about honoraria.
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WSLB 310 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hertzka (UE), dated December 17, 1919
Louis Koch has given consent; Schenker asks Hertzka to pick up the photographs
while in Frankfurt; they need to discuss how Schenker allocates his time for the Kleine
Bibliothek and other tasks.