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San Toy, or The Emperor's Own, is a comic opera by the English composer Sidney Jones that premiered in 1899. Set in a stylized imperial China, it followed Jones's earlier success The Geisha and became associated with the productions of Daly's Theatre in London, where its mixture of romance, comedy, and spectacle suited the Edwardian musical stage.
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What is San Toy about?
San Toy, also called The Emperor's Own, is a comic opera set in a stylized version of imperial China. It follows the theatrical tradition of exotic settings, romantic plotting, and comic intrigue.
Who composed San Toy?
Sidney Jones composed the music. The work premiered in 1899 and followed his earlier success The Geisha.
Where was San Toy associated with performances?
San Toy became closely associated with Daly's Theatre in London. Its production style combined elaborate staging with the popular comic-opera conventions of the late Victorian period.
How is San Toy related to The Geisha?
Both are comic operas by Sidney Jones that use stylized East Asian settings and theatrical spectacle. San Toy came after The Geisha and was promoted as another large popular stage success.
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