Diary entry by Schenker, dated April 3, 1913 3. April [1913].1 [...] Abends mit Lie-Liechen2 bei Frau Deutsch;3 außer Familienmitgliedern noch Herr Otto Erich Deutsch4 u. Dr. Groß.5 Ein recht freundlicher Zug der Fr. D. um Lie-Lie ihrer Familie[corr] vorzustellen.6 Es wurde sicher Wedekind gesprochen, Gedichte vorgelesen u. auch musizirt: Schubert, Fantasie u. Rondo Adur.7 |
Diary entry by Schenker, dated April 3, 1913 April 3[, 1913].1 [...] Evening with Lie-Liechen2 at Mrs. Deutsch’s3 home; other than family members, there were also Mr. Otto Erich Deutsch4 and Dr. Groß.5 A really friendly gesture on Mrs. Deutsch’s part to introduce Lie-Liechen to her family.6 Certainly Wedekind was spoken of, poems recited, and music was made: Schubert, Fantasy and Rondo in A major.[7 © Translation Ian Bent 2006. |
COMMENTARY: FOOTNOTES: 1 Mentioned by Federhofer, Heinrich Schenker nach Tagebüchern ... (Hildesheim Olms, 1985), p.97. 2 S’s affectionate name for Jeanette Kornfeld, whom S would marry on November 10, 1919. 3 Mrs. Sofie Deutsch, a pupil of S’s for more than fifteen years, and a benefactress of his work. She died on January 5, 1917, leaving a legacy, a pension, and funds for stipends to composers in his hands. 4 Otto Erich Deutsch [create biogfile and link]. 5 Dr. Groß: [identify]. 6 S may be alluding to the fact that he and Jeanette were not married (after six years of close acquaintance). 7 Most likely the Rondo in A major, D951, for piano four hands. SUMMARY: © Commentary, Footnotes, Summary Ian Bent 2006.
|