ABSTRACT

Return to “Rienzi”—Musical hack-work.—“Der fliegende Holländer” for the Grand Opéra.—Friendship of the needy: evening reunions at Wagner’s.—Contributions to the Gazette Musicale.—Meeting with Liszt.—“Rienzi” finished.—More journeyman-work.—Napoleon’s re-interment.—New Year’s eve.