2. Elsa's bridal progress to the minster.
This, in my opinion, would best indicate the character of the pieces in accordance with the events represented. I am looking forward to your pianoforte arrangement of these pieces in the ingenious manner peculiar to you; and, above all, I am most agreeably flattered by it. I myself nurse the plan of calling a good orchestra together here next May in order to give to the people who would like to hear some of my music a characteristic selection (not dramatic, but purely lyrical) of pieces from my operas. I have composed the following programme. By way of introduction:
The March of Peace from "Rienzi". After that—
I. "Flying Dutchman".
A. Ballad of Senta.
B. Sailors' song (in C).
C. Overture.
II. "Tannhauser".
A. Entrance of the guests at the Wartburg.
B. Tannhauser's pilgrimage (i.e., introduction to the third act complete and with programme); then, joining on immediately, the song of the returning pilgrims (E flat major).