 The work premiered at the Covent Garden Theatre on 8 January 1735 and Young's performance, along with the rest of the cast, was enthusiastically received.This was the beginning of a fruitful association between Young and Handel which would last over the next decade.She appeared in several of his productions including the role of Morgana in the world premier of "Alcina" (1735) and in the world premiers of the oratorios "Alexander's Feast" (1736) and "Saul" (1739).