What was a miscalculation from Massenet?
Ignoring trends
Underestimating the public
Overestimating the public
Focusing on ballets
Answer
The miscalculation made by Massenet lied in his overestimation of the public's taste for operas with light and charming music. Massenet's works, despite their elegance and technical proficiency, were criticized for lacking dramatic depth and emotional intensity. This misjudgment affected the popularity and success of his operas in the long term.
Melodies of Masterpieces: The Musical World of Jules Massenet
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