Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of December 13, 1874

Overview

The anniversary of Daniel's death hangs over the day, though visits, a family dinner, and architectural inquiries keep life moving. Good news from Marie Schl. about the Berlin sale is met with gratitude, and the evening ends agreeably with Rubinstein's playing for a small gathering.

Content

Sunday, December 13:

The day of Daniel’s death.

Visits with and without R.; family dinner at the Feustels’.

Visit from two architects from Prague, who have been sent to inquire from R. how to construct a concert hall.

Letter from Marie Schl.: the sale in Berlin has brought in 10,000 thalers.

I at once write to thank this peerless woman.

In the evening a small party, the two architects with their plans and some local friends.

Rubinstein pleases us with performances of Beethoven’s A-flat Major Sonata, Op. 110, and some of the Variations.