However , they praised the instrumental music , especially the intermezzo , and also the choruses at the wives ' arrival and at the final dramatic climax .
Reviews in The Times criticised much in the opera for being reminiscent of a military concert party .
They praised the instrumental music , especially the intermezzo , and also the choruses at the wives ' arrival and at the final dramatic climax .
Reviews in The Times criticised much in the opera for being reminiscent of a military concert party .