OJ 5/19, 5 Handwritten letter from Schenker to Kalbeck, dated February 14, 1898

Kalbeck's remarks have helped alleviate an unwelcome surprise by Eugen d'Albert.

OJ 9/27, [7] Handwritten letter from Busoni to Schenker, dated February 19, 1898

Busoni acknowledges receipt of Schenker's letter, the manuscript of his Fantasie, and [a printed copy of] his Fünf Klavierstücke. He praises the Fantasie while suggesting that the two new linking passages are perhaps over-long. He cautions Schenker over the subjectivity of the work, and advocates cutting two of the variations from the final section. He reiterates that he will support the work [while not directly answering Schenker's question regarding Breitkopf & Härtel].

Sbb B II 4419 Handwritten letter with envelope from Schenker to Busoni, dated February 15, 1898

Schenker sends Busoni what he considers to be the final version of his Fantasie. He inquires whether Busoni has yet made an approach on his behalf to Breitkopf & Härtel. He reports an incomplete performance of his Fünf Klavierstücke by Eugen d'Albert, and the fact that the Neue freie Presse did not review the concert.