Monday, July 17:
First act of Die Walküre; Frl. Scheffsky terrible! Herr Niemann does it well. Got Mimi installed, and also spent the day with her. R. very tired; little demand for seats.
Cosima's Diaries
Diary Entry of July 17, 1876
Overview
The first act of “Walküre” went badly for Frl. Scheffsky, while Herr Niemann handled his part well. Mimi was settled in and the day was spent with her, though R. was exhausted and the houses were thin.