Apparently, casting has begun for D'Arcy’s bastard child of an opera, “DJ2: Electric Boogaloo.” I spied a long line of young, handsome men in front of the rehearsal hall, so I assume they’re trying out for some young aristocrat role.
I also understand that Christine will reprise her role as Aminta, but I am ambivalent about this. On the one hand, I am pleased that they know true talent when they hear it, but on the other hand, I do not feel she should sully her reputation by allowing her sublime instrument to be associated with such rubbish.
Your obedient friend,
O.G.
Don Juan Fans Strike Back
27/9/2008 14h09
Paris, France (AFP) - In an intense reaction not seen since Dick Sargent replaced Dick York on “Bewitched,” there has been an uproar of protest directed against British composer Lord Ambrose D’Arcy’s plans to stage a sequel to the controversial opera, “Don Juan Triumphant.”
Contained primarily to the internet, a grassroots campaign has formed by “Juanna-Bes,” devoted fans of the original “Don Juan Triumphant,” to protest the new operatic sequel. “Don Juan’s fate is definitive,” one fan said on a Don Juan message board, “He’s dragged down to Hell. The end. How do you write a sequel to that?” Another fan added, “D’Arcy has no integrity anymore. He’s merely trying to capitalize on the notoriety of the original. And it isn’t even his own!”
Accusations of plagiarism have hounded Lord D’Arcy for years, most notably that of the scandal surrounding “Saint Joan: The Tragedy of Joan of Arc,” which premiered at the London Opera House. But Lord D’Arcy has always refuted such rumors as jealous gossip by his critics.
“DJ2: Electric Boogaloo” is currently in development at the Paris Opera House. Jay Cobbler is slated to direct the production.
“Good day my dear fans. I’m just back from holiday and return with splendid news: I’ve decided that I shall go forward with my sequel to “Don Juan Triumphant.”
As I’m sure you know, I and my collaborator, American director Jay Cobbler, have been developing the project at the Paris Opera. While… interesting… the original “Don Juan Triumphant” was a deeply flawed work, and it was obvious to me that it had been written by someone untrained in the nuances of what makes an opera exceptional. Quite trying on the ears, it was just too much, you understand. So I took it upon myself to correct these errors while composing the sequel. I’m satisfied that I’ve corrected the various issues I had with the plotting - although I still have to talk with Jay - but regardless, this is a very exciting day for me.
So, that is all for now. It’s going to be very exciting and I can reveal to you that it will be called, “DJ2: Electric Boogaloo.”
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This is outrageous! To take my life’s work and twist it in order to make a sequel?! What sort of diseased mind comes up with an idea such as that?
And the music is positively atrocious! Butchering my beautiful work, destroying my legacy…
Had Nadir not been here to restrain me, I surely would have committed some unseemly act upon Lord D'Arcy's person. Possibly involving a barrel of gunpowder and a funnel.
Your Angel of Darkness,
O.G.
Tempermental thing, this electronic typewriter/moving picture screen device, but I shall master it. It is quite useful, despite its idiosyncrasies. I can deliver notes to anyone I wish instantaneously (although there's nothing better than a hand-written note mysteriously appearing in a pocket to strike fear in your victim's heart), I can compose my music and hear it performed by a (albeit electronically-supplied) symphony seconds later, and I can keep a database on every employee in the Opera House and every last little secret they have (which will come in handy now that I'm getting on in age). And it also has this crest of sorts emblazoned on various parts of its hardware in the shape of an apple.
I love apples.
Your obedient friend,
O.G.
Christine Daaé
Pro: A voice that makes my spirit soar, an innocent soul, a generous and compassionate heart, a beautiful smile, and the impossibly cute squeaky sound she makes when she yawns.
Con: A certain young aristocrat.
Your obedient servant,
O.G.
