Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of January 10, 1877

Overview

The day carried a sense of uneasy calm interrupted by sorrow and uncertainty about upcoming performances. Political and social developments seemed to support R.'s plans, yet his agitation remained visible, and the entry ends with anxious hope for a long-delayed work.

Content

Wednesday, January 10:

Still the same life - the great peace which could arise out of our being and living together unfortunately disturbed by sorrows. General v. der Tann told our friend Mimi in Berlin that the King truly wants the performances. Councilor Diifflipp writes to say he is definitely coming.

Today R. took part for the first time in an election, to elect Herr Feustel to the Reichstag. Dr. Strecker (B. Schott's Söhne) comes to inquire about Parzival... Alas, Parzival, when will thy star shine forth?