According to reports, the new version by Christophe Gayral has changed the setting from Paris in around 1830 to Paris in 1968 in the context of the student protest in France.
Some eyewitnesses claimed the conductor’s actions did not go down well and were not considered appropriate by either the festival organisers or the live audience.
Following the performance, some audience members reportedly booed him and called him a “buffoon” and “stupid”.
The conductor reportedly responded by telling them that he simply did not want to see the scene.
The festival said Manlio Benzi will conduct the performances scheduled for July 29 and August 10 and 25.
Veronesi said he would turn up for work at the next scheduled show and threatened to take legal action if he is not allowed to perform.
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