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3 unusual facts about The Sapphire Necklace


The Sapphire Necklace

On 13 April 1867, a selection of songs from the opera were performed at The Crystal Palace, arranged for military band by Charles Godfrey Jr.

Despite this, Sullivan would go on to write a cantata with Chorley (The Masque at Kenilworth, 1864), and a few stand-alone songs including "The Long Day Closes" (1868).

However, he was unable to find anyone willing to produce it, aside from some selections performed at The Crystal Palace.



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