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
as Angelina
Ramón Vargas
as Prince Ramiro
Alessandro Corbelli
as Dandini
Simone Alaimo
as Don Magnifico
Joyce Guyer
as Clorinda
Wendy White
as Tisbe
Michele Pertusi
as Alidoro
