 His "L'ange de Nisida", which was later reworked into "La favorite", was commissioned by the company, although never performed due to bankruptcy.In April 1839, "L'Alchimiste" and "Paul Jones" by Alexandre Dumas (also with Frédérick Lemaître) were staged, but, due to theatrical intrigues, it was forced to close in 1841.In 1868 Carvalho (director of the Théâtre Lyrique) obtained the rights to stage operatic works at the Ventadour, mainly more elaborate works in the Théâtre Lyrique's repertory, with Adolphe Deloffre as chief conductor.