Famed British twentieth early century conductor Sir Thomas Beecham attended a performance of Puccini’s opera ‘Aida’ in London. A lavish affair with majestic sets and at one stage a large complement of singers, including elephants being brought on to the stage. What was one surprising development during the performance?
Answer: One of the animals defecated on stage, prompting Beecham to turn to his companion and say “Terrible stage manners. But what a critic!”
Source: Thomas Beecham – An Obsession with Music by John Lucas
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