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Profiles Person Place Organization Work by Schenker Journal Musical Composition Downloads Print Preview Save Page (PDF) Save Page (EPub) Save Page (All Formats)	Edwin Fischer born Basel, Oct 6, 1886; died Zurich, Jan 24, 1960 Documents associated with this person: Correspondence Diaries Swiss pianist specializing in German music from Bach to Brahms, settled in Berlin and taught at the Stern Conservatory 1905-14, later serving as conductor of the Lübeck Verein 1926-28 and the Munich Bachverein 1928-32. In 1931 he succeeded Schnabel at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin. He was author of books on Bach and the Beethoven piano sonatas after World War II. No correspondence between Fischer and Schenker is known. Schenker refers to him in his diary in 1920 and 1925 (Federhofer). Sources: NGDM2 (2001 and online) Federhofer, Hellmut, Heinrich Schenker nach Tagebüchern und Briefen ... (Hildesheim: Georg Olms, 1985), pp. 117, 229 Download all selected files as or or (check files to select/deselect) Where appropriate save: English and German versions German version only English version only Correspondence OJ 8/5, [1] Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated December 2, 1930 Schenker suspects that Weisse, with Leo Kestenberg's support and Furtwängler's help, is hoping for an appointment in Berlin. OJ 12/6, [6] Handwritten letter from Jonas to Schenker, dated December 5, [1930] Jonas thanks Schenker for OJ 5/18, [3a], outlines the contents of the general letter of recommendation requested, and informs Schenker that the Edwin Fischer circle is very interested is Schenker's work. OJ 12/6, [19] Handwritten letter from Jonas to Schenker, dated January 28, 1933 Jonas still has no response from Hoboken re: his Einführung; encloses four essays; reports on forthcoming article, his teaching and advocacy of critical editions, planned radio lectures and performance, and other work. OJ 12/6, [32] Handwritten letter from Jonas to Schenker, dated June 11, 1934 Publication of Jonas's book has been delayed until June 22; — he may give a lecture in conjunction with Edwin Fischer; — his Beethoven sketches article is in press; — Hoboken is considering Jonas's proposed elucidatory edition plan in conjunction with a putative publication by the Photogram Archive. OJ 5/18, 43 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Jonas, dated June 24, 1934 Schenker reports on visit from Furtwängler and future visit; — reacts to news in Jonas's letter; — Brahms on Beethoven's notation; — printing of Der freie Satz begins soon. OJ 12/6, [33] Handwritten letter from Jonas to Schenker, dated June 29, 1934 Jonas describes his summer travel plans, including Bayreuth; hopes to meet Schenker in Vienna in August. Reports state of play on his book, a proof copy of which Furtwängler is reading. Reports on recent lecture, and prospect of another lecture. Diaries Diary entry by Schenker for 10 January 1920 Diary entry by Schenker for 12 January 1920 Diary entry by Schenker for 9 September 1925 Diary entry by Schenker for 6 December 1930 Diary entry by Schenker for 1 July 1934