55.

To HIS MOTHER.

Munich, Jan. 11, 1775.

WE are all three well, Heaven be praised! I cannot possibly write
much, for I must go forthwith to the rehearsal. Tomorrow the
grand rehearsal takes place, and on the 13th my opera is to be in
scena. I am much vexed that you should cast any slight on Count
Seeau [Intendant of the Munich Theatre], for no one can be more
kind or courteous, and he has more good breeding than many of his
degree in Munich. Herr von Molk was in such a state of wonder and
admiration at the opera seria when he heard it, that we felt
quite ashamed of him, for it clearly showed every one that he had
never in his life seen anything but Salzburg and Innspruck.
Addio!



56.

To HIS MOTHER.

Munich, Jan. 14, 1775.

GOD be praised! My opera was given yesterday, the 13th, and