Friday, October 26:
R. at least had a tolerable night. Yesterday afternoon, as he was working in ink, he said to me, “I have had a few good ideas.” In the evening he plays piano duets with Herr Seidl, without much enjoyment.
Cosima's Diaries
Diary Entry of October 26, 1877
Overview
R. sleeps tolerably well and reports having had a few good ideas while working. His only real diversion is a piano duet with Herr Seidl, which brings little pleasure.