Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of January 29, 1877

Overview

Richard feels better after a good night, and the children’s presence adds to the day’s warmth despite heavy snow. The narrator writes letters of thanks, including one for an elaborate handmade Nibelungen theater, and the little ballet master leaves for Italy in the evening.

Content

Monday, January 29:

R. is somewhat better, had a good night, and the children bring us joy. Letter to Marie Donhoff, also to Judith, to thank her for the children’s Nibelungen theater, which she made herself, providing it with the characters, scenery, and stage properties for all four evenings.

Severe snow flurries. In the evening the little ballet master departed, now setting out on his journey to Italy.