ABSTRACT
The opera La Juive by Fromental Halévy was first performed in Paris in 1835. It rapidly became a worldwide success, and was performed – and discussed – all over Europe within a few years of the Parisian premiere. La Juive was first performed in Stockholm 1866. This chapter deals with especially the press reactions to the first performance. The case of the reception of Halévy’s La Juive is a good example of the complex interaction and mobility of ideas, aesthetics, musical works, performers, performance practices, vocal and instrumental techniques, but also in acting, direction, production and scene techniques during the period.
