Quote Originally Posted by Bryn View Post
I too am fond of the work, but perhaps it might be best to consider it as a work of genius in somewhat the same way as as Leonore/Fidelio is by many (but by no means all). Both composers had major problems with their operas and felt the need to undertake major rewrites. I am glad to have recordings of Leonores 1 and 2, Fidelio and two versions of Le Grande Macabre (plus Mr. Howarth's Mysteries of the Macabre) to compare and contrast.
indeed
It was a great shame that the Opera House cancelled the scheduled performance after the refurbishment.