La Cenerentola (1997)
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.
Director: Cesare Lievi, Brian Large
Genre: Music
Release Date: October 27, 1997
Cast
- Cecilia Bartoli - Angelina
- Ramón Vargas - Prince Ramiro
- Alessandro Corbelli - Dandini
- Simone Alaimo - Don Magnifico
- Joyce Guyer - Clorinda
- Wendy White - Tisbe
- Michele Pertusi - Alidoro
Screenplay
- Jacopo Ferretti
- Charles Perrault (Original Story)
Music: Gioacchino Rossini
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera, opera live performance
More Films by Director: Cesare Lievi, Brian Large
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Cenerentola about?
- 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.
- Who directed La Cenerentola?
- La Cenerentola was directed by Cesare Lievi, Brian Large.
- Who stars in La Cenerentola?
- La Cenerentola stars Cecilia Bartoli, Ramón Vargas, Alessandro Corbelli, Simone Alaimo, Joyce Guyer, Wendy White.
- What genre is La Cenerentola?
- La Cenerentola is a Music film.
- Where was La Cenerentola produced?
- La Cenerentola was produced in United States of America.