Massenet: Cendrillon (2018)

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.

Date of release

2018-04-28

Runtime

2h 22m

Genres

Drama, Music

Director

Laurent Pelly, Gary Halvorson

Casting

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

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