Category: Cosima Wagner Diaries

R. not well – I practically sneak past him, avoid questioning him, only try to make him forget. When he laughs heartily, it feels as though I have triumphed over the forces of life.  Many preparations for our departure tomorrow. The cook announces her departure, and the entire staff is…

More visits were made with Elisabeth N. During this, envisioned a conversation with Karl Kolb regarding the inn question, R. occupied with various matters, and I fear quite anxious! Feustel comes to him once again to confer. A growing cause for concern is that I am suddenly strongly advised against…

Eva's birthday. The dear, modest child was deeply moved to find herself suddenly the center of attention. R. plays her melody to her! – A conversation with dear friend Feustel; most embarrassing financial situation. R. intends to break with Schott and enter into an agreement with Peters[1], who offers him…

The entire day was devoted to Miss N., introducing her both to the household and to the local social circles. Weather splendid, too. In the evening, Mr Brandt from Darmstadt arrived, claiming to be fully prepared for everything. R. exhausted. Hill, on whom we had placed our hopes, suddenly writes…

I had the distinct impression today that all things here below are subjected to some form of penance, even that which should bring joy! R. is ailing, dispirited by the present state of affairs. Feustel recounts how unworthy the government has been in stripping him of the lease to the…

No news from Richter, but in the afternoon, the Meininger Quartet! Friendly, well-disposed people who delight us and a small evening gathering with their performance of Beethoven's E-flat major and F minor quartets, after R. had given them his nuances and tempi. Traduzione in italiano di Claudia Bilotti [© Claudia…