Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of May 31, 1876

Overview

The Siegfried rehearsal goes splendidly, and Unger exceeds every expectation, drawing comparisons with Schnorr. That triumph is darkened by anxiety over whether the postponement will be granted, and by evening rain leaks through the roof as the exhausted company endures the theater once more.

Content

Wednesday, May 31:

Rehearsal of Siegfried; splendid! Unger good beyond all expectations, reminds one somewhat of Schnorr! Great delight, clouded unfortunately by worry over whether the postponement will be allowed.

In the theater in the evening, most of the orchestra players already here, also Frau Jaide. Thunderstorm, the rain comes in through the pasteboard roof! Despite everything, a most powerful impression. R. very tired. The children with us.