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Iolanthe

Frances Fyfield tracks down the stories behind the scores of well-known pieces of music. 1/4: Iolanthe. Frances and guests look at Gilbert and Sullivan's celebrated operetta.

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Sat 19 Apr 2008 15:30

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  • Tue 15 Apr 2008 13:30
  • Sat 19 Apr 2008 15:30

Seven disastrous classical music premieres that went on to be hits

First night (mares) featuring drunk conductors, rioting audiences and hidden trapdoors.