A true rediscovered masterpiece not to be missed ! La Caravane du Caire was a triumph at its premiere in 1783 and continued to resonate as far as Napoleon’s army, with the chorus “Victory is ours!”. Grétry’s colourful work, with its patriotic overtones, is a genuine hymn to France: in the Egyptian desert, the “brave Frenchman” Saint-Phar tries to free his beloved Zélime from the slave trader who intends to sell her to the Pasha, a veritable ogre of the tale.

Grétry’s brilliant score consistently hits the mark in this large-scale entertainment. The lively situations and ballets showcase a sparkling cast, a true gallery of characters carried away into a music-hall version of the Orient by the winning duo behind Grétry’s Richard Cœur de Lion: Marshall Pynkoski and Hervé Niquet.

Co-production: Opéra Royal / Château de Versailles Spectacles, Opéra de Tours.
Created on 24 April 2022 at the Opéra de Tours.
Sets, costumes and props produced in the workshops of the Opéra de Tours.

Opéra-ballet in three acts with a libretto by Étienne Morel de Chédeville, first performed at the Théâtre Royal de Fontainebleau in 1783.

Show in French, with French and English surtitles.

First part : 1 h 05 mins

Intermission : 

Second part : 30 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.

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