L’incontro improvviso

About the show

Ali, Prince of Balsora, and Princess Rezia eloped but were separated when pirates captured her. In Cairo, Ali discovers that Rezia is in the Sultan’s harem. His slave Osmin becomes a mendicant dervish under the Qalandar, who recognizes Ali and helps the couple plan an escape. The Sultan returns unexpectedly, and the Qalandar later betrays them for a reward. Ali disguises himself as a French painter but is caught. The Sultan forgives him and Rezia and blesses their union; at their request, he pardons the Qalandar but banishes him from Cairo.