Resolving these issues delayed the first night until 3 March 1875 on which morning, by chance, Bizet's appointment as a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour was announced.
Ao ter que dar solución a estes problemas, atrasouse a estrea ata o 3 de marzo 1875 no que pola mañá, por casualidade, anunciouse o nomeamento de Bizet como Cabaleiro da Lexión de Honor.