Massenet: Cendrillon

Massenet: Cendrillon (2018)

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The 2017–18 Live in HD season concluded with an enchanted performance of Cendrillon, Massenet’s glittering operatic adaptation of the Cinderella story. This charming staging by Laurent Pelly, which bursts to life with the director’s characteristic wit and whimsy, stars American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the title outcast-turned-princess. Mezzo-soprano Alice Coote offers a touching portrayal of the pants role Prince Charming, while soprano Kathleen Kim shines as the Fairy Godmother. Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, as the outlandish Madame de la Haltière, and bass-baritone Laurent Naouri, as the haggard Pandolfe, round out the principal cast. On the podium, conductor Bertrand de Billy leads a performance that is equal parts madcap comedy and heartfelt romance.

Directors: Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly.

Casts

	Joyce DiDonato as Lucette/Cendrillon
	Stephanie Blythe as Madame de la Haltière
	Laurent Naouri as Pandolfe
	Kathleen Kim as La Fée
	Alice Coote as Le Prince Charmant
	Maya Lahyani as Dorethée
	Ailyn Pérez as Self - Host
	David Leigh as The Master of Ceremonies
	Petr Nekoranec as The Dean of the Faculty
	Jeongcheol Cha as The Prime Minister
	Bradley Garvin as The King
	Yohan Belmin as A herald
	Bertrand de Billy as Self - Conductor
	MET Orchestra as Self - Orchestra

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