It received a standing ovation, and was the last of his premieres that he lived to attend. The piece was very successful, running for over 240 performances, taking more than 600,000 francs at the box office, and was still playing when the composer died in October 1880.
The performance received a standing ovation and was his last premiere he attended. The piece achieved great success, running for over 240 performances, earning more than 600,000 francs at the box office, and still playing when the composer died in October 1880.