Through a selection of 140 items, some hitherto unseen, mostly from the collections of France’s National Library, this fine exhibition traces the main stages in the recognition of the composer by the French public : from its fascination with the child prodigy’s precociousness to the adaptation of his works to suit French taste and its celebration of a musical genius unlike any other. Until September 2nd. Musée de l’Opéra Garnier, Opéra de Paris, 8 rue Scribe, Paris 9 (01 53 79 37 47).
