OLYMPIE

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The cohesion of the score and the absence of waste-matter probably justify the performing edition used. Nevertheless, the principles on which the score has been edited remain obscure to me. The recording is said to be based on the 1826 Paris version but it contains both more and less than either the 1826 or 1820 vocal scores I have been following. There is no space here to list the cuts—they include ballet music, some choruses and many bars in many numbers throughout. Presumably the aim was to fit it all on to three LPs, and I daresay the results will not arouse too many regrets.