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We celebrate Semper’s birthday today, in the evening at his daughter’s, with several professors. R. is in most cheerful spirits, Master Semper likewise; they recall their shared experiences in Dresden, especially during the time of the revolution. [1] Footnote: Erroneously dated “28th”, incorrectly ending on Sunday 5th December, inclusive of…

Early to the rehearsal of my father’s “Battle of the Huns”;[1] a pleasant impression. Then to the Albertina, where I looked through the portfolios of Michelangelo — returned home in a fine and tranquil mood. At home I had to copy a letter from R. to Mr Fürstner; that fine gentleman…

R. dreamt lately of a situation in which he said to himself, ‘This I have dreamt so often, and now it befalls me in truth!’ — First rehearsal of “Lohengrin”. — In the evening we, R. and I, go to “Arria and Messalina” by Wilbrandt[1] — a most wretched piece of work, acted by players…

R. delivers an address to his singers, who had been stirred up to rebellion by the newspapers; all is appeased, and in the evening comes the second performance. The vexation over the foolish situation into which we had been brought is so great that during the first two acts I…

All manner of foolishness, the nobility offended that R. had bowed from the front of the box, the singers hurt by his address! R. visits Marie Hohenlohe, who pours out to him at length the story of her misfortunes, beseeching him with tears not to think ill of her. R….

Day of rest for all. Marie Hohenlohe writes kindly to R., absolutely denying that she made the remark about the costume. R. replies to her graciously. In the evening, Semper and Prince Liechtenstein dine with us. R. in excellent spirits, the Prince most agreeable, Semper a little weary. Traduzione in…