Category: #countdown1876

Many final preparations for the children’s arrival; departure at one o’clock; solitude in planning, a strange mood — were death to come in such a moment, it would have little to take, so lifeless all seems. At half past eight in the evening, the children arrive — much emotion and…

Preparations for the arrival of the children, and rehearsals; in between, letters — I wrote to Dr. Standhartner, asking him to visit Hans and report to me on his condition. To no one can I describe the heaviness of heart I bear; I wish my children were already grown, that…

Continuation of this life; the Vogl couple have arrived from Munich — Herr Unger causes much trouble. Even greater, however, are the difficulties with the theatre construction: it has become clear that the building supervisor [1] was not equal to his task, having neglected everything, so that Brandt is in…

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…