La Caravane du Caire

Some operas require colossal technical feats, just like memories... Sometimes oblivion casts its shadow over the score. But they cannot be erased and remain, tucked away in a drawer, until the happy day comes when light is shed on the precious papers. This is the case with André Grétry's delightful opera, La Caravane du Caire, a true acidulous treat that will appeal to young and old alike. The Royal Opera of Versailles is bringing this three-act opera-ballet back to life with the Royal Opera Ballet and the fabulous Concert Spirituel, specialists in French music, under the direction of the talented conductor Hervé Niquet.

To make your experience unforgettable, with Theatre in Paris you can choose to include an exclusive offer, such as a glass of champagne and a programme. See below for more information.

What makes opera lovers tick? The voices, the staging, the story, the composer, or all of the above? And what if everything came together in this Cairo caravan to offer all the ingredients a fan could expect from a truly great evening of opera? The Royal Opera of Versailles resurrects the forgotten masterpiece, La Caravane du Caire, by André Grétry and adds an orchestra specialising in French music and the luminous timbre of the Quebec soprano, Hélène Guilmette, to tell us the story of the brave Saint-Phar, who is in love with Zélime, who in turn is held by a slave trader with the intention of selling her to the Pasha. Rocky situations and ballets punctuate this work, which had the famous aria “La Victoire est à nous” (“The Victory is Ours”) resounding even in the ranks of Napoleon's armies.

Looking for more than a standard ticket to the show? To make your experience an unforgettable one, you will be able to choose this exclusive offer at the time of booking:

Champagne + Programme + Show

This offer includes a glass of champagne and a printed programme, as well as exclusive access to the best two seating categories.