The opera debuted on December 3 , 1954 at the Royal Opera House in London , directed by Sir Malcolm Sargent and directed by George Devine .
The opera debuted at the Royal Opera House , London , on 3 December 1954 directed by Sir Malcolm Sargent , and conducted by George Devine .

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