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Profiles Person Place Organization Work by Schenker Journal Musical Composition Downloads temporarily removed for testing purposes	Urania Documents associated with this entity: Correspondence Diaries Vienna's planetarium, located on the Aspernplatz, Vienna I, commonly known as the "Sternwarte" (observatory). Built in 1909-10 to plans by the Jugendstil architect Max Fabiani, and designated a "house of public education" (Volksbildungshaus), it featured popular scientific lectures by well-known writers and researchers "with experimental and magic-lantern demonstrations" (mit Experimental- und Skioptikondemonstrationen) and opportunities to observe the stars. The Urania was bombed in World War II, rebuilt and reopened in 1957, and continues in use to the present day. Schenker is known to have visited it a number of times: e.g. diary, November 23, 1912: "Visit to Urania-Sternwarte to observe stars, especially a double-star." (OJ 1/11, p. 284). Sources: Wien: Kleine Ausgabe 1914-1915, Griebens Reiseführer (Berlin: Albert Goldschmidt, [1914]), p. 55 Wikipedia Websites: Urania-1 Urania-2 Downloads temporarily removed for testing purposes Correspondence WSLB-Hds 94478 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Seligmann, undated [shortly before May 31, 1911] Schenker reports the completion of work on Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and enlists Seligmann’s help in placing notices in Viennese newspapers advertising a planned series of lectures on modern music (cacophony). OJ 11/22, [2] Typewritten letter from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (Marchet, Krause) to Schenker, dated June 21, 1912 The writers announce plans to institute a regular program of lectures under the auspices of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, and invite Schenker to participate by offering a lecture or lecture series. OJ 15/16, [42] Handwritten letter from Weisse to Schenker, dated July 11, 1920 Weisse wishes Schenker an enjoyable summer holiday, and looks forward to visiting him. He inquires about the possibility of moving into Reisnerstraße 38, in the event that the Schenkers move elsewhere, and informs his teacher about the organization of a lecture series at the Vienna Urania. He concludes with some remarks about literary works, Wedekind's Schloß Wetterstein and Jean Paul's Levana. OJ 10/3, [61] Typewritten postcard from Deutsch to Schenker, dated May 9, 1927 Deutsch asks Schenker to lend him the April 1927 issue of Der Schriftsteller. He is grateful for having been introduced to the artist Viktor Hammer. He recommends that Schenker visit the Beethoven exposition in the City Hall, and also the Planetarium, where an “optical organ” is on display. OJ 10/3, [75] Typewritten letter from Deutsch to Schenker, dated December 2, 1927 Deutsch encloses Schenker’s score of the “Unfinished” Symphony that was used used for the new edition and Alfred Kalmus’s apologetic letter. He mentions the pianist Heinz Jolles’ interest in Schenker’s editorial work, in the hope that Schenker might at some point tackle Beethoven’s “Diabelli” Variations. Diaries Diary entry by Schenker for 30 June 1912 Diary entry by Schenker for 23 November 1912 Diary entry by Schenker for 2 December 1912 Diary entry by Schenker for 26 December 1915 Diary entry by Schenker for 2 February 1916 Diary entry by Schenker for 8 October 1916 Diary entry by Schenker for 5 February 1917 Diary entry by Schenker for 19 September 1918 Diary entry by Schenker for 28 June 1920 Diary entry by Schenker for 14 July 1920 Diary entry by Schenker for 9 January 1923 Diary entry by Schenker for 21 May 1923 Diary entry by Schenker for 27 January 1924 Diary entry by Schenker for 2 February 1924 Diary entry by Schenker for 10 February 1924 Diary entry by Schenker for 23 March 1924 Diary entry by Schenker for 9 June 1928 Diary entry by Schenker for 8 March 1930 Diary entry by Schenker for 3 October 1931 Diary entry by Schenker for 19 January 1932 Diary entry by Schenker for 31 December 1932