Cosima's Diaries

Overview

Jachmann reported that R.’s presence was not absolutely necessary, while the family celebrated Rubinstein’s return from Berlin. In the evening Rubinstein played several pieces, including Mihalovich’s Hero and Leander. The music showed talent, but it also left them uneasy.

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Sunday, January 16:

Nephew Jachmann reports that R.’s presence is not utterly necessary; we celebrate R[ubinstein]’s return from Berlin.

In the evening he plays us several things, among others a composition by Mihalovich, Hero and Leander, which, while giving evidence of decided talent, arouses great misgivings in us.