A rare and lively work, Gluck’s Le cinesi takes us to a fantasy orient, typical of the rococo taste for the exotic. Composed in 1754, this little gem of a comic opera features three young Chinese women and a young man, brought together for a musical joust in which each tries to seduce through song. Gluck has fun parodying the operatic styles of his time, from the tragic to the heroic, in a score that is lively, elegant, and full of humour.

Performed by young singers from the baroque scene accompanied by Andrés Gabetta conducting the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal, this evening is an invitation to rediscover the inventive genius of pre-Orpheus Gluck, in the setting of the Queen’s Theatre.

A moment of grace and fantasy not to be missed !

Royal Opera Productions.

Coproduction Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele.

New production by the Opéra Royal.

One-act opera with a libretto by Metastasio, premiered for the Austrian royal family at Schloss Hof in 1754.

UNIQUE CATEGORY : included in the complimentary programme is an invitation to a cocktail reception (open 45 minutes before the show), with unlimited champagne, followed by the fireworks display. Free parking is also provided.

To ensure the best welcome possible, people with limited mobility are advised to book their seats by telephone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89.

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).