Pillet, Raymond-François-Léon
(1803–1863)> LIBRETTIST
Pillet, Raymond-François-Léon (1803, Paris; 1863, Paris), librettist, studied law and became editor of Le Nouveau Journal de Paris after it had become a political publication presenting the more liberal views of the day. He and his journal were in the middle of the fray during the Revolution of 1830 , and, after Louis-Philippe’s rise to power, the paper was purchased by capitalists supporting the new government. Pillet remained as editor of the pro-government organ which was suddenly converted…