Emperor Joseph II reacted negatively to Mozart's "Don Giovanni" primarily due to its controversial themes, which challenged societal norms and moral values of the time. The Opera portrays a libertine who ultimately faces punishment for his immoral behavior, yet its depiction of seduction and social transgressions may have been seen as problematic. Additionally, Joseph II had a vested interest in promoting operas that aligned with Enlightenment ideals, and he may have felt that "Don Giovanni" did not sufficiently uphold these values.
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