15/17 Meyerbeer wanted him to give his _Struensee_ and Halevy wanted a performance of his _Promethee_. But this was contrary to Seghers's convictions, and when he had once made up his mind nothing could change him. Nevertheless he did give the overture to _Struensee_ and it would have been no great effort to give the rest. As to _Promethee_, even if the last part is not in harmony with the rest of it, the work was well worthy the honor of a performance, which the proud society in the Rue Bergere had accorded it. By these refusals Seghers was deprived of the support of two powerful protectors. |