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OJ 11/54, [2] Handwritten letter from Hoboken to Schenker, May 29, 1925
Hoboken wishes to become a pupil of Schenker; he has studied Schenker's
theoretical works under Vrieslander, and describes his progress so far; outlines previous
education in piano and music theory at the Hoch Conservatory,Frankfurt, and activity as composer
and conductor; after breaking his shoulder, he neglected his musical studies; outlines the areas
he wishes to study with Schenker; if accepted, he would take up residence in
Vienna.
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OJ 11/54, [15] Handwritten letter from van Hoboken to Schenker, dated August 28, 1927
Hoboken reports on meeting with Furtwängler regarding the Photogrammarchiv, and
expresses the hope that it will be possible to interest Furtwängler in performance according to
the sources in the Archive; he encloses the final version of the "Aufruf" for the Archive, and
discusses negotiations with the Austrian National Library and Ministry of Education. — Comments
on Oppel's plan to teach in Leipzig. — Agrees to Schenker's lesson plan and fee for 1927/28. —
Describes his travel plans, which include meetings with Louis Koch in Frankurt, Ludwig
Schiedermair in Bonn, contact with John Petrie Dunn in England, C. S. Terry in Scotland, and
Maurice Cauchie in Paris, and photographing [of sources] at the [Paris] Conservatory.
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OJ 11/54, [16] Handwritten letter from van Hoboken to Schenker, dated August 30, 1927
Hoboken has met a violinist, Dr. Loewenstein, who consults early editions and
manuscripts for performance purposes, and who cites Otto Klemperer as interpreting from early
sources. -- Gives addresses for forthcoming travels.
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OJ 89/1, [9] Handwritten double letter from Heinrich to Anthony van Hoboken and from Jeanette to
Annamarie van Hoboken, dated December 27, 1927
While commenting adversely on Křenek's opera "Jonny spielt auf," Heinrich sends
best wishes for the New Year and thanks for cactuses, acknowledges receipt of a check, and sends
greetings to Otto Vrieslander. — Jeanette thanks Annamarie van Hoboken for the Christmas
greetings and gift.
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OJ 11/54, [23] Handwritten letter from Hoboken to Schenker, dated March 21, 1928
Hoboken has still made no progress on photographic work at the Paris
Conservatory. — He will go to Rotterdam and Münster. — Speaks of the importance of his Archive
work and contacts he has made. Will probably go to a concert featuring music of Alban Berg. — He
asks Schenker to intervene with O. E. Deutsch.
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OJ 89/5, [7] Typewritten letter (carbon copy) from Hoboken to Schenker, dated September 22,
1932
Hoboken is pleased at completion of Der freie Satz and reaffirms his financial
assistance for its printing. — Encloses a letter from Robert Haas and proposes a three-way
meeting. — Refers to the impact of his divorce has on his financial affairs. — May be able
to assist Jonas's publication.
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OJ 89/5, [13] Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hoboken, dated December 17, 1932
Schenker thanks Hoboken for the lesson fee, and reports that as he worked through
Brahms's file of Oktaven und Quinten, he found a piece of work in his own hand! — He reports
progress on Der freie Satz.
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OJ 89/7, [1] Typewritten letter (carbon copy) from Hoboken to Schenker, dated January 5,
1934
Hoboken tells Schenker of his plans to build a house in Grinzing. — He praises
an article by Citkowitz. — He reports on Jonas's book.
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OJ 89/7, [9] Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hoboken, dated June 12, 1934
Schenker recounts a visit to Grinzing to view Hoboken's new house, and then to
the Kobenzl; — reports on last-minute work for Der freie Satz and a new edition of the Beethoven
piano sonatas; — comments on political developments in Europe; — Jeanette and he are leaving for
the summer vacation.
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OJ 5/18, 47 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Jonas, dated July 22, 1934
Schenker praises Jonas's book highly; gives Hoboken's current address; —
Furtwängler has written a recommendation for Moriz Violin, who would like go to Jerusalem;
asks whether Vrieslander and Oppel are subscribers. — Comments on Bayreuth and
Wagner.
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OJ 5/18, 51 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Jonas, dated August 18, [1934]
Schenker re-sends a postcard that has been returned; mentions a visit by the
Hobokens
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OJ 11/54, [41]-[42] Handwritten letter, with envelope, from Hoboken to Schenker, dated January 1,
1935
Hoboken wishes Schenker good health, and strength to complete Der freie Satz.
— He discusses the furniture in the new premises of the Photogram Archive, and gives his
travel plans for January.