As R. has slept well (as ever with the aid of chloral), he resolves to conduct the rehearsal; with orchestra and singers it is indeed quite another matter! The Eckerts have arrived from Berlin, and also the niece Johanna. R. resolves to leave the horse out from the scene between Brünnhilde and Siegmund, since it proves distracting. Most overwhelming impression of the whole thing. —
Feustel reports that the Crown Prince and his consort have declined to attend the performances.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins [© Jo Cousins | WAGNER Salon]