Sir.-Owen Jensen says, "Once having heard Moussorgsky’s originals . . . one cannot be wholly satisfied with the Rimsky-Korsakov refurbished version." Mr. Jensen cannot have heard the original, otherwise he would not make this criticism, About 25 years ago an attempt was made in London to revive the original version ahd a good deal of criticism was levelled at Rimsky-Korsakov for his "presumption" in altering Meussorgsky’s score. Contrary to expectations, the venture was a flop and was not accepted by critics or public. Through the courtesy of Chester’s, I was able to patty a good deal of the score. Since that time the Rimsky-Korsakov version has been universally accepted. In fact, we have to thank him for his interest and efforts, without which the opera might not have been publicised.
M. T.
DIXON
(Christchurch).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 30, Issue 775, 28 May 1954, Page 5
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