Wagner's Letters

Richard Wagner to Franz Liszt

March 21, 1856 · Zurich

Overview

Fearing that his requests have embarrassed Liszt, Wagner begs forgiveness and urges him to pay the long-postponed visit so they can discuss his future; he is very unhappy.

Letter

Dear Franz,

My letters to Vienna seem to have put you in a very awkward position. Forgive me, and do not punish me any longer by your silence!

Before anything else in the world I ask you to pay me as soon as possible the visit, which was so unfortunately postponed. My desire to consult with you definitely about my future life has reached a painful pitch, and my longing for you is unspeakable. I am very unhappy.

Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #4234, Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2, No. 211