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Much back and forth between the singers and Richard; they all behave consistently well; on the other hand, the members of the Karlsruhe orchestra behave less well. The magnificent Mimi writes again about a patronage note, which she sold to Duke Ratibor, and about a painting by Angeli[1], which she…

Worked with the children; then sent them onto the ice and, in the meantime, wrote letters (to father, who will not be coming to Vienna, etc.). Waiting in vain for Richter; in Vienna, there is confusion, as he has not attended to anything. In the evening, a larger gathering took…

R. once again dreamed of disgraceful treatment, even of the prison to which he was taken; probably prompted by the discussions that we had concerning the strange verdict recently passed here (a robber, murderer, etc., was only sentenced to several years in prison). R. is strongly opposed to the jury…

R. was once again wildly dreaming of the disgraceful manner in which the late King of Prussia had treated him regarding a remark made by R. about Prussia, of which I was a witness. – Richard’s “dream king” is probably Frederick William IV (1795 – 1861), who was critically perceived…

Beautiful winter weather, the children in church and on the ice, I am occupied making provisions for the journey. In the evening read “Nathan the Wise” to the children and later guests. E-flat major Quartet and E major Sonata. Traduzione in italiano di Claudia Bilotti [© Claudia Bilotti | WAGNER…

Dearest Colleague!  When I got home, I found the letter which I at once send on to you. I believe we may trust this man[1], as the English in this particular point are somewhat ahead of us.  Will you kindly write to the man whatever there is to be said?…