During her directorship, Cosima opposed theatrical innovations and adhered closely to Wagner's original productions of his works, an approach continued by her successors long after her retirement in 1907.
Selama kepemimpinannya, Cosima menentang inovasi teater dan menaati secara erat terhadap produksi asli dari karya-karya Wagner, pendekatan yang dilanjutkan oleh penerusnya jauh setelah ia pensiun pada tahun 1907.