R. writes to Hofrat D.[1], in order to demand an explanation for the brief telegram. — Then he telegraphs to Frau Materna, since he can no longer place trust in Director Jauner.
In the evening a letter from Lilli Lehmann, Frau von Voggenhuber is in the same condition as Frau Vogl! …
All declare the Fräulein Brandt, whom R. desires, to be impossible—which is very absurd, for it is merely because she is not pretty. Mallinger is said to have declared that she would gladly sing Sieglinde; R. telegraphed to her about this yesterday. — R. shows greatness in the endurance of all these vexations.
In the evening we continue reading “Don Quixote”—the pastoral episode.
[1] Hofrat Düfflipp, secretary to Ludwig II. The king had “renounced the audition” per telegram.”.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins [© Jo Cousins | WAGNER Salon]
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