Episode 1 of 2
Premiere Performance
- When
- 5 January 1884
- Where
- Savoy Theatre
Sullivan conducted the opening performance on 5 January 1884, collapsing from exhaustion immediately afterwards due to gruelling rehearsals.
Iolanthe closed on 1 January 1884, the same day Sullivan finished the music for Ida. Despite suffering from exhaustion, Sullivan conducted the premiere on 5 January 1884. He collapsed immediately after the performance, reflecting his precarious health and desire for serious music.
Sources
- Princess Ida Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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