Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of August 13, 1882

Overview

Rain and illness continue, so R. appears only in fragments at the theater and stays away from supper guests. Even in this weakened state he notices and values the singers' efforts, especially Materna's responsiveness to his suggestions.

Content

Sunday, August 13:

weather! But R. has a cold and spends the morning in bed. The children go on ahead to the theater, and R. and I arrive in the middle of the first act and leave a little before the end. The Liechtensteins, whom R. has persuaded to stay on, have supper at our house (R. does not join in). Scaria and Materna pleased R. today, particularly the latter, by paying attention to his hints.