Cimarosa, though he may have possessed a more dignified sense than Paisiello of what was due to himself, had less vanity.
Paisiello's style, according to Ftis, was characterized by great simplicity and apparent facility.
M. Azevedo denies that Rossini asked Paisiello's consent in the matter.
Paisiello intrigued against the new opera, and organised a conspiracy to kill it on the first night.
The music of Paisiello and Cimarosa was the music of their first love.
