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Massenet's Cendrillon from the Royal Opera House
For the first time ever, The Royal Opera presents the story of Cinderella as told in Massenet's opera Cendrillon. The production, new to the Royal Opera House, is by Laurent Pelly, whose previous work here has included the spectacularly successful La Fille du régiment, a heart-warming L'elisir d'amore and last Season's stylish new Manon. Pelly brings his characteristic lightness of touch, wit and elegance to Massenet's delightfully tuneful score against sets and costumes of fairytale charm. Joyce DiDonato takes the title role, with Alice Coote just like the Principal Boy familiar from British pantomime as her Prince Charming. And there has of course to be a fairy godmother, played by Eglise Guttiérez, in this version of a tale that gained particular popularity from the published fairytales of Frenchman Charles Perrault. Musical highlights include the fairy godmother's airy coloratura, the orchestral dances of the ball, the March of the Princesses, and of course rapturous duets between the Prince and Cendrillon. French music specialist Bertrand de Billy is the conductor for an opera of radiance and charm.
Conducted by Bertrand de Billy
Directed by Laurent Pelly
Choreographed by Laura Scozzi
Starring Joyce DiDonato, Eglise Gutiérrez & Alice Coote
Sung in French with English subtitles
2 hrs 50 mins including one intermission
January 28th and 29th at 10 am
February 1st at 7:30 pm
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LocationBalboa Theatre
3630 Balboa St. @37th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
United States
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