Orpheus in the Underworld malsaine" (an unhealthy odor). In the opinion of Piat, however, Offenbach's "Orphée" is, like most of his major operettas, a "bijou" (jewel) that only snobs will fail to appreciate. The piece was not immediately a hit, but critics' condemnation of it, particularly that of Jules Janin, who called it a "profanation of holy and glorious antiquity," only provided vital publicity, serving to heighten the public's curiosity to see the piece. "Scene 1: Near Thebes" A melodrama (Introduction and Melodrame) opens the work. Public Opinion explains who she is – the guardian of morality ("Qui suis-je? du Théâtre Antique"). She seeks
Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera critical reception of this opera was mixed. Kory Grow of "Rolling Stone" said that the production team "[t]ransformed rock and roll into pure opera," and that this opera is "here to stay." "Musical Toronto"'s Jennifer Liu noted that "Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera" "shines a glaring light on a society which grapples with conflicting models of openness to the world," and that the opera is an "immersive ride for the audience." Arthur Kaptainis of "Montreal Gazette" called the opera "a sullen, gloomy flop given the appearance of success." Graham Strahle from "Music Australia" added that this opera is