October 27, 1997
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IT
Cesare Lievi
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.
Cecilia Bartoli
Angelina
Ramón Vargas
Prince Ramiro
Alessandro Corbelli
Dandini
Jacopo Ferretti
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Simone Alaimo
Don Magnifico
Joyce Guyer
Clorinda
Wendy White
Tisbe
Michele Pertusi
Alidoro
