Rehearsal of Siegfried; magnificent! Unger surpasses all expectations, recalling somewhat Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld. Great joy; alas, clouded by the anxiety whether the requested postponement will be granted us. — In the evening at the theatre; most of the musicians already present, Frau Jaide also. A thunderstorm, the rain pours in through the cardboard roof! Yet, despite all, an impression of the utmost power. R. greatly fatigued. The children with us.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins [© Jo Cousins | WAGNER Salon]