Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of August 3, 1874

Overview

Richard begins to recover enough to do some orchestrating, though he remains depleted and fragile. The domestic mood is softened by a family lunch and by a visit from the Maternas, whose appointment to Br?nhilde is greeted with hopeful affection.

Content

Monday, August 3:

R. somewhat better, but still very run down.

Family lunch after work with the children. R. is able to do some orchestrating.

In the evening visit from Frau Materna and her husband; she is hoarse, but she is given the part of Brünnhilde - may God grant His blessing!