Category: July 1875

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….

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…