La Cenerentola (1997)
A timeless tale told in a florid bel canto style, Rossini’s take on the Cinderella story offers an ideal propellant for a virtuosic mezzo-soprano to rocket from rags to riches. But in this retelling, the supporting characters soar just as high: Cinderella’s Prince, her stepfather, and the Prince’s valet are given memorable arias, and the composer rounds out his score with ingenious ensemble flourishes. A vivacious masterpiece, La Cenerentola brings stock fairy tale characters to dazzling life.
Directors: Cesare Lievi, Brian Large.
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Cecilia Bartoli as Angelina |
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Ramón Vargas as Prince Ramiro |
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Alessandro Corbelli as Dandini |
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Simone Alaimo as Don Magnifico |
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Joyce Guyer as Clorinda |
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Wendy White as Tisbe |
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Michele Pertusi as Alidoro |
| Sound | Gioachino Rossini | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Jacopo Ferretti | Writer |
| Writing | Charles Perrault | Original Story |
| Sound | James Levine | Music Director |
| Directing | Cesare Lievi | Director |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
