You are quoting critics negatively assessing a popular composer, whereas the article talks about how music now praised by critics largely fails to engage the pu

You are quoting critics negatively assessing a popular composer, whereas the article talks about how music now praised by critics largely fails to engage the public. (Note that Fidelio did indeed receive an unenthusiastic reception in 1806 and only became successful when performed after a thorough revision in 1814.)