R. had a very good night; in the morning, Rubinstein arrives from Pest and reports that the receipts were 5300 Gulden net, and the first concert here netted 9600 Gulden, so our Bayreuthers can be satisfied. Around noon, the loveliest Countess; after that, visits made with R. A letter from the King has arrived, perfectly enthusiastic as always. He wishes for a performance of the fragments after Easter. R. plans to give the concert here without a rehearsal, which our friend Standhartner opposes. In the evening, R. goes to Materna, and I stay quietly at home.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins.