"The opera's premiere was a complete disaster!" Linzi hesitates in silence. "I've no idea how it came to pass…

"The opera's premiere was a complete disaster!" Linzi hesitates in silence. "I've no idea how it came to pass… but one thing is certain — Larzio's talent did not shine through. The audience was indifferent for the most part. But the critics tore Larzio to pieces. – For his "utter lack of taste" as well as "groveling before the powers that be"... Oh well. You can't win them all. We've pretty much failed on this one, but it won't be our last chance to do something wonderful."