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Many errands; rehearsal of the Valkyries and the men’s ensemble; farewell to Herr Niemann — a great relief! … At 3 o’clock, Father arrives; he looks well and is glad to be with us. Herr Niemann still here, comes to the evening rehearsal; behaves in such a sadly foppish manner…

Many errands; rehearsal of the Valkyries and the men’s ensemble; farewell to Herr Niemann — a great relief! … At 3 o’clock, Father arrives; he looks well and is glad to be with us. Herr Niemann still here, comes to the evening rehearsal; behaves in such a sadly foppish manner…

Constant rehearsing. R. is greatly worn by it — Director Jauner takes his leave in a very agitated state, after speaking with me once more about his plan to stage the “Nibelungen” work in the Prater as an Austrian folk festivity. I write to Father about it. Jauner is filled with astonished…

The same life! Strange how it uplifts and wearies at once. Dr. Jauner arrives from Vienna, full of plans! I have my own — will God bless it? Richter is here as well — not much cause for joy! [1] [1] Attached to this page is a telegram, sent on…

Richard now somewhat unwell after all. Enrichment of the company through the addition of Herr Scaria. In the evening, the prayer from “Lohengrin” and the duet (Elsa and Ortrud) — magnificent. (I reply late in the evening to Hans!) Traduzione in italiano di Claudia Bilotti [© Claudia Bilotti | WAGNER…

A letter from Hans, conveying to me his last will! … Almost without ceasing I now spend the hours in prayer, and seek out every occasion to sacrifice whatever might offer me even a moment’s joy. Is there such a thing as happiness [1]?? … [1] Alludes to “Lohengrin”, Act…