Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of July 27, 1873

Overview

The writer visited her father in the morning and brought him back for lunch, then spent the afternoon and evening in more music-making. Frau von Steinitz joined for a musical session featuring Lohengrin, and the new house was also visited. Her father played various pieces later in the day. The tone is quiet, domestic, and centered on shared music.

Content

Sunday, July 27:

Visited my father around two o’clock, came back here with him, lunched at home; after that a musical session with Frau V. St. (Lohengrin), visit to the new house, and in the evening music, that is to say, my father played various things.