Campra gave the premiere of The Carnival of Venice in Paris in 1699, and this grand entertainment made a considerable impact thanks to the audience’s enthusiasm. Festive and light-hearted, this depiction of the Venetian carnival brings together dancers, jugglers, singers and characters from the Commedia dell’arte, weaving amorous intrigues in which Columbine and Harlequin cross paths, all set to a particularly rich, Italianate score. Conducted by Camille Delaforge, this Carnival arrives at the Opéra Royal following a triumphant tour.

Production by the co[opéra]tive: Les 2 Scènes / Scène nationale de Besançon, Théâtre Impérial – Opéra de Compiègne, Théâtre de Cornouaille / Scène nationale de Quimper, Opéra de Rennes, Théâtre Sénart / Scène nationale, Atelier Lyrique de Tourcoing.

Co-production : Opéra Royal de Versailles, Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Ensemble Il Caravaggio, Angers Nantes Opéra, Théâtre de Caen.

An opéra-ballet in a prologue and three acts, with a libretto by Jean-François Regnard, first performed at the Académie Royale de Musique in 1699.

Performed in French (with some Italian), with French and English surtitles.

First part : 1 h 10 mins

Intermission

Second part: 50 mins

PRESTIGE VIP CATEGORY : Best seats in house, you will receive a complimentary programme and a glass of champagne.

PRESTIGE CATEGORY : Excellent seats, you will receive a complimentary programme and a glass of champagne.

CORPORATE GROUP RATE : for more information, please refer to our page dedicated to works councils and groups.

REDUCED GROUP RATE : available for groups of more than 10 people, excluding corporate offers.

In case of any technical problem, the box office service remains available to complete your order by phone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 (Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm) or in our box office-shop (3 bis rue des Réservoirs, 78000 Versailles ; Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm, and on Saturdays with concerts or shows except during the Musical Fountains Shows, from 2pm to 5pm).

To ensure the best welcome possible, people with limited mobility are advised to book their seats by telephone.