Episode 3 of 3
Berlioz Critical Review
- When
- 16 February 1840
- Where
- Journal des débats
Hector Berlioz published a negative review in February 1840, criticizing the opera's seriousness despite acknowledging some musical freshness.
In the Journal des débats on 16 February 1840, Berlioz claimed the opera could not be taken seriously. His hostility was rooted in the belief that Paris opera houses had become exclusively associated with Donizetti.
Sources
- La fille du régiment Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15
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