R. says that, were the journey to Berlin not impending, he would set about writing Parzival. Unfortunately, however, we shall have to undertake this journey! R. has a conference with his Board of Directors, which does not upset him; he tells them that what they are playing is a complete game of hazard; yet the good people do not lose their confidence. — In the evening “Don Quixote”.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins [© Jo Cousins | WAGNER Salon]