La Cenerentola
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A timeless tale told in a florid bel canto style, Rossini鈥檚 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鈥檚 Prince, her stepfather, and the Prince鈥檚 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.
