Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of August 26, 1878

Overview

Frau von Meyendorff departed, and R. resumed work on Kundry’s music. The afternoon’s rehearsal impressed the father greatly, and the day closed with a contented game of whist and a sense of renewed artistic success.

Content

Monday, August 26:

Departure of Frau v. Meyendorff. R. works: [Kundry’s] “Ich sah ihn und lachte.” In the afternoon we go through the second act again, to my father’s utmost admiration. R. says to me, “I am content, I have been successful with you again.” My rapture is the tear which flows in bliss at this revelation.

After supper a game of whist between Father, Richard, and me!