Massenet: CendrillonMovie
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.
About Massenet: Cendrillon
Massenet: Cendrillon is a 2018 drama, music movie directed by Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 22m, production credits from United States of America, an original language code of FR.
The credited cast includes Joyce DiDonato, Stephanie Blythe, Laurent Naouri, Kathleen Kim. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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