| Content | As he requested, they send him another 6 scores of the STRING QUARTET NO. 2 for promotional purposes. They send them to him since he has expressed the wish to send the scores in person to 14 critics. They have noted down their names. They confirm the receipt of the DUO and the THREE SKETCHES, and his comments concerning the opera. Unfortunately, at the present time, they are overloaded with other publishing work. Therefore, they can only promise to publish the two sent works later on, they do not want him to wait so long for the printing. They feel helpless, since they must publish the works contractually agreed within the stipulated deadline, and at the beginning of their relation they would like to avoid causing damage to him as a result of belated publishing. Hence, they want to release him from the contractual obligations, then he can easily have the works printed by other publishing companies. The issue of the opera is viewed differently. Their department responsible for stage works, which operates independently from the publishing of other works, has a better possibility of placing the works. Therefore, they would like to familiarise themselves with his opera [THE SOLDIER AND THE DANCER]. He should send the piano score, as well as a German or French text. Added in handwriting: At the same time, they are sending the autographs to his address. |