Episode 1 of 2
Premiere Postponed Due to Illness
- When
- 30 September 1863
- Where
- Théâtre Lyrique
The premiere date shifted from mid-September to 30 September 1863 because the soprano lead, Léontine de Maësen, fell ill.
Originally planned for 14 September 1863, the opening night was postponed to the 30th. This delay was caused by the illness of the soprano lead, Léontine de Maësen. The performance eventually took place at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris on the revised date.
Sources
- Les pêcheurs de perles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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