Manitoba Opera: La Cenerentola

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(Cinderella or Goodness Triumphant)

Disguises, Enchanting Music,
& Sheer Fun

Music by Gioachino Rossini  |  Libretto by Jacopo Ferretti
Based on Cendrillion by Charles Perrault
Last performed by Manitoba Opera in 1996

A Cinderella Story

In this variation of the beloved fairy tale Cendrillon, La Cenerentola (pronounced “Chen – erentola”) tells the story of a young woman who is forced to act as a servant to her pompous and mean social-climbing stepfather and ungrateful sisters. The fairy godmother is replaced by Alidoro, a mysterious philosopher and the prince’s tutor who comes to her aid.

When she and the prince (disguised as a servant) meet, it is love at first sight. However, despite her stepsisters’ best efforts, it is Cenerentola who wins the hand of the prince – her goodness alone suffices. Along the way from servant to princess, she overcomes many obstacles with pluck and courage, defying everyone who stands in her way. And even though her family has been cruel, the resilient Cenerentola forgives them and finds happiness with her new husband.

The Music

Rossini’s take on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, is considered to be one of his greatest operatic achievements. It features some of his finest writing for solo voice and ensembles. The music is delightfully tuneful, lighthearted, and spirited.

Highlights

  • Cinderella’s two popular arias: “Una volta c’era un re” and “Ah prence, io cado ai vostri pie” are more challenging than any music Rossini had composed previously.
  • The great buffo aria, “Miei ramipoli” in which Don Magnifico complains of being awakened by noisy people.
  • The Cenerentola and Ramiro duet proclaiming their attraction to each other, “Un soave non-so che”

Sung in Italian with projected English translations

Event Artists

Tyrone Paterson, Conductor; Rob Herriot, Director. Lizzy Hoyt as Angelina/ Cenerentola; Andrew Owens as Don Ramiro; Peter McGillivray as Don Magnifico; Stephen Hegedus as Alidoro; Andrea Lett as Clorinda; Pascale Spinney as Tisbe; Nicholas Borg as Dandini;

Manitoba Opera: La Cenerentola

Date/Time

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

Centennial Concert Hall
555 Main St
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada,

Price

$19-129

Phone

204-944-8824

Website

https://mbopera.ca/season/la-cenerentola/

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