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A Comic Opera in Two Acts.

written by Basil Hood.
music by Arthur Sullivan.
November 29, 1899 - June 28, 1900
(220 performances).

Hassan is a rich philanthropist who entertains beggar-men at his house, much to the dismay of his 25 wives. The Sultana, escaping the strict confines of the royal household, hides in Hassan's house with her three favourite slaves disguised as dancing girls. She is followed by the Sultan, who is bored with his obligations, accompanied by his three top officials. Hassan, while under the influence of the drug bhang, admits to the Sultan that the Sultana is in his house, thus compromising her life and his own. To punish Hassan (and to give himself a little holiday), the Sultan takes him to the palace and commands his court to treat Hassan as if he were sultan.

This is Sullivan's last completed opera.

 
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Rose of Persia Web Opera

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