Wagner's Letters

Richard Wagner to Franz Liszt

July 3, 1854 · Zurich

Overview

Writing to Liszt, Wagner says he is leaving briefly for Valais but lacks both money and inclination for extended travel. He reports that Die Walküre has begun and that his only real pleasure is now in the forward movement of his work.

Letter

To-day I am going to Valais but expect to return very soon. I haven't the money for roaming about nor the inclination, while nothing gives me pleasure but my work. The Valkyrie is begun, now at last things are moving, I can tell you.

Richard Wagner

Source: Letters of Richard Wagner, Volume 1, ed. Altmann/Hull (London: Dent, 1927), No. 264

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