Note 26 — XXXIV 1863—GATHERING TWILIGHT
Katharine F. Boult translation
In a letter to Ferrand, Berlioz gives his reason, which was that Madame Viardot’s failing voice made too many cuts and alterations necessary, thereby changing the whole form of the opera. However, to please Count Walewski he consented to be present at some of the rehearsals and help with his advice.