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R., fortunately, remains in good health, conducting rehearsals morning and afternoon; in the evening, the guests remain. We scarcely find a moment to exchange a word, and I move about bearing the unrelenting dignity of sorrow — by day hot and dry as if in fever, by night in tears….

Worked with the children; at eleven o'clock, letters — among them one from Hans, thanking me for mine! I say nothing to R., neither of the letter nor of my reply, and weep quietly to myself, as best I can. Then the reception of the new chambermaid — household arrangements…

Wrote letters. Among them, one from E.O., [1] received his new book “Principes et conduite”. Rehearsals continue, morning and afternoon; unfortunately also the midday meal, which, with certain members of the company, is little to be enjoyed. In the evening, people of Bayreuth joined the group of artists. [1] Émile…

More and more arrivals, all in the finest spirit; each one seemingly made for his role, and through the proper employment of forces, an astonishing result already in “Rheingold”. Unspeakable impression. Traduzione in italiano di Claudia Bilotti [© Claudia Bilotti | WAGNER Salon] Revised English translation by Jo Cousins.

Morning and afternoon rehearsal; the arrival of Betz; theatre visit; guests to lunch, guests in the evening, in between always a little time spent working with the children. The Brückner painter brothers are also here — a lovely weaving,[1] R. visibly pleased. [1] “Waldweben” (“Forest Weaving”), “Siegfried”, Act II. Traduzione…

Help me, Heaven, to bear this heavy heart –– the first rehearsal, and at the very first note my breast feels near to bursting! When Mr. Hill sat at table with us last evening, R. spoke of the lofty orchestral buskin upon which his singers must stand. Later, we were…