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Composer Indignation Over Cuts
- When
- 1863
- Where
- Documented in Berlioz's letters and memoirs, not tied to a specific venue
Berlioz complained bitterly about the cuts forced upon the premiere production, feeling his score was mutilated.
Berlioz's letters and memoirs are filled with indignation regarding the cuts. He had waited five years for the Paris Opéra to stage the work. The production at the Théâtre Lyrique was heavily truncated, causing significant distress to the composer.
Sources
- Les Troyens Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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