Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of April 7, 1876

Overview

A letter from Herr Vogl brings the news that his wife is expecting a child, so a new Sieglinde must be found at once; R. promptly telegraphs Frau von Voggenhuber. The day also brings word that the first Tristan performance will leave a sizeable profit, though both R. and Fidi are shut in with colds.

Content

Friday, April 7:

R. receives a letter from Herr Vogl, saying his wife is expecting a baby; now a new role for Sieglinde has to be found, so R. sends a telegram to Frau v. Voggenhuber.

Herr v. Hülsen informs us that the proceeds from the first performance of Tristan will yield 13,000-odd marks.

R. has a cold; Fidi is also confined to his room.