Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of April 15, 1879

Overview

The day passes in productive work, social conversation, and plans for concerts, with a peaceful walk in mild weather. Music closes the evening, including Auber and the Venusberg music, which seems to delight Wagner especially.

Content

Tuesday, April 15:

Presentation of gifts today - the Easter bunny and three birthdays; 42 candles are lit, and R. plays the Tannhäuser march to greet the three girls; his great delight in the children, Fidi’s shining eyes, good news from Mannheim, R. not unwell, working, the blessings of existence, bliss of sharing in the joy of my beloved!

In the evening the Idyll, played as a piano duet by Herr R. and R.