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OJ 9/6, [56] Handwritten postcard from Eugen d’Albert to Schenker, postmarked May 11,
1912
Eugen d'Albert has instructed Felix Hupka to call on Schenker, and asks
Schenker to listen to his compositions.
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OJ 15/16, [4] Handwritten letter from Weisse to Schenker, dated June 1, 1912
Weisse is concerned that Schenker will turn his attention from himself to Felix
Hupka, whom Schenker has just taken on as a pupil.
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OJ 9/6, [57] Handwritten letter from Eugen d’Albert to Schenker, dated June 11,
1912
Eugen d'Albert suggests they attend a concert together on June
24.
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OC 1 B/15 Handwritten draft letter from Schenker to Carl Colbert, dated September 15,
1912
Schenker explains why he deprecates strongly giving a student only one lesson a
week and positively recommends two or three; he leaves the matter to Colbert, but gives him a
difficult choice.
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OJ 9/6, [55a] Handwritten letter from Eugen d’Albert to Schenker, undated [?May 10,
1912]
Eugen d'Albert proposes that Schenker take on a 15-year old
musician.
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OJ 5/45, [1] Copy letter from Schenker to Weisse, in Jeanette Schenker’s hand, dated June 17,
1915
In a six-page letter, and following harsh exchanges the previous day, Schenker
castigates Weisse for trying to avoid paying for four lessons, speaking of his own difficulties
in managing the profession of private teacher, and the unfair ways in which artists are treated
financially.
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OJ 8/3, [59] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich Schenker and Jeanette Kornfeld to Moriz Violin,
dated May 13, 1918
Schenker thanks Moriz Violin for an address; reports on planned visit to his
brother Wilhelm Schenker, and food promised by him and items sent by Felix Hupka; Heinrich and
Jeanette expect to spend the summer in Vienna.
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OJ 8/3, [61] Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated August 21, 1918
The Schenkers went to Mariazell on the 16th for a work-free vacation. - -
Schenker has had difficulties with Wilhelm and Moriz Schenker. - - He describes visit to Hupka
in Kapuvár (Hungary). - - Comments on Violin's forthcoming promotion to Lieutenant.
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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 5/18, [E] Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Jonas, dated September 27, 1920
Schenker is unable to give Jonas lessons, and suggests Felix Hupka.
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OJ 14/1, [4] Handwritten postcard from Felix Hupka to Schenker, dated February 18, 1921
In Leipzig Hupka reports that he has met Karl Straube, who inquired as to the
possibility of tempting Schenker to move to Leipzig, and also Alfred Heuss and Walter
Niemann.
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OJ 14/1, [5] Handwritten letter from Felix Hupka to Schenker, dated November 18, 1921
Hupka reports on his latest concert, in Munich. Otto Vrieslander and Herman Roth
were present, and Hupka reports their critical reactions to his program. He visited the home of
Paul Hirsch.
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OJ 6/7, [2] Handwritten letter from Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated January 29, 1922
Schenker offers to lend Violin his performing materials for two keyboard
concertos by C. P. E. Bach. He inquires about musical life in Hamburg, reports on his most
recent work, continues to despair of his financial situation.
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OJ 8/4, [16] Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated September 29, 1922
Schenker reports, among other things, that Hans Weisse has returned as a paying
pupil.
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OJ 6/7, [4] Handwritten letter from Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated December 21, 1922
Schenker reports the imminent publication of Tonwille 3, and some new publishing
ventures, including a (new) edition of music by C. P. E. Bach and an "Urlinie Edition" of the
Short Preludes by J. S. Bach.
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OJ 9/12, [2] Handwritten letter from Carl Bamberger to Schenker, dated February 18,
1925
Bamberger reports that after six months of repetiteur work he has been granted
some conducting. -- He laments the lack of musical education of the Danzig citizens, and its
impact on the theater's repertory. Talent is not appreciated by the theater's
administrators. He wants to move on from Danzig, suggesting Dessau. -- He reports on his
reading of Der Tonwille, and his success in encouraging others to subscribe. -- He asks
Schenker a question about Schubert's song "Wohin?"
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OJ 9/12, [5] Handwritten letter from Carl Bamberger to Schenker, dated September 27,
1925
Bamberger is officially a "conductor" at Danzig. -- He asks how to obtain a
Rothberger medallion of Schenker and inquires after Hammer's etching. -- He reports on
Hupka's progress in Cologne, and inquires after F.E. von Cube.
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OJ 9/5, [1] Handwritten letter from Gerhard Albersheim to Schenker, dated May 3, 1926
Albersheim asks Schenker to take him on as pupil.
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OJ 9/12, [6] Handwritten letter from Carl Bamberger to Schenker, dated June 15, 1926
Bamberger has introduced pianist Stefan Askenase to Schenker's
Erläuterungsausgabe of Op. 111, to the latter's delight. He would like to visit the
Schenkers in Galtür.
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OJ 8/4, [44] Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Moriz Violin, dated November 10,
1926
Schenker enquires about the health of Violin and his son Karl. He has received
a cordial letter from Hindemith, assuring him that the fruits of his theory may be found in
his works, including the Urlinie; he has responded politely but candidly.
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OJ 9/12, [7] Handwritten letter from Carl Bamberger to Schenker, dated May 10, 1927
Bamberger has been appointed second conductor at the Darmstadt operahouse. He
asks to visit Schenker in Vienna.
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OJ 5/7a, [18] (formerly vC 18) Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Cube, dated September 6, 1928
Freier Satz will be prepared for publication this year; gives news of former pupils and
supporters.
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OJ 5/7a, [20] (formerly vC 20) Handwritten postcard from Schenker to Cube, dated October 8, 1928
Schenker acknowledges receipt of Hammer portrait; urges Cube when in Cologne to
visit Gerhard Albersheim's parents and Felix Hupka.
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OJ 9/34, [15] Handwritten letter from Cube to Schenker, dated November 7, 1928
Cube reports his activities in Cologne, especially his work with Heinrich Lemacher, who is a
"connoisseur of the Urlinie"; reports on his compositions. Will visit Hupka and Albersheim next
time.
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OJ 9/34, [16] Handwritten letter from Cube to Schenker, dated March 26, 1929
Cube is listening by radio to music being performed in Vienna. The two caricatures are his
fellow composition teachers at Duisburg. Reports on his work at Cologne Conservatory: success with previous
lectures, and forthcoming lecture series.
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OJ 89/6, [11] Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hoboken, dated December 25, 1933
Schenker speaks of recent articles by O. E. Deutsch and I. Citkowitz, and
reports on former pupils Hupka and Breisach.