It was the first professional production of the opera in England. He was also the principal tenor at a Mozart festival in Belgium, and a Verdi festival in Denmark in the same year.
This event represented the first time an opera was performed commercially in England. Moreover, he held a prominent position as the lead tenor at two prestigious music festivals: one celebrating Mozart's legacy in Belgium and another honoring Verdi's contributions in Denmark, both of which took place within the same 12-month period.