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Méhul's three-act opera concerns the love affair of King Henri IV of France and Gabrielle d'Estrées. It was removed from the repertoire after its sixth performance; accounts differ over whether this was due to the work's weakness or political reasons.
The Princess of Navarre travels to marry the Dauphin, who arrives at her inn disguised as Jean de Paris. She recognizes her bridegroom and plays along with his assumed identity; after a shared meal and songs, he reveals himself as the Dauphin.
Méhul's one-act opéra bouffon premiered at the Opéra-Comique in 1803 and received only two performances.
Caliph Isaoun roams Baghdad in disguise as Il Bondocani. Zétulbé loves him after he rescued her from brigands, but her mother Lémaïde refuses the match because he appears shabby. When Isaoun’s followers bring gifts, Lémaïde suspects he is a brigand and the police try to break in. Isaoun eventually reveals that he is the caliph, allowing him and Zétulbé to marry.
Méhul's three-act opera concerns the love affair of King Henri IV of France and Gabrielle d'Estrées. It was removed from the repertoire after its sixth performance; accounts differ over whether this was due to the work's weakness or political reasons.
The Princess of Navarre travels to marry the Dauphin, who arrives at her inn disguised as Jean de Paris. She recognizes her bridegroom and plays along with his assumed identity; after a shared meal and songs, he reveals himself as the Dauphin.
Méhul's one-act opéra bouffon premiered at the Opéra-Comique in 1803 and received only two performances.
Caliph Isaoun roams Baghdad in disguise as Il Bondocani. Zétulbé loves him after he rescued her from brigands, but her mother Lémaïde refuses the match because he appears shabby. When Isaoun’s followers bring gifts, Lémaïde suspects he is a brigand and the police try to break in. Isaoun eventually reveals that he is the caliph, allowing him and Zétulbé to marry.