Rossini’s La Cenerentola
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.
Elīna Garanča stars in Rossini’s operatic Cinderella story, alongside Lawrence Brownlee as her prince. The delightful drama also features Alessandro Corbelli as Don Magnifico, Simone Alberghini as Dandini, and John Relyea as Alidoro. Maurizio Benini conducts.
