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.
Stars: Joyce DiDonato, Stephanie Blythe, Laurent Naouri, Kathleen Kim, Alice Coote, Maya Lahyani
Crew: Henri Cain (Writer), Charles Perrault (Original Story), Jules Massenet (Original Music Composer), Gary Halvorson (Director), Laurent Pelly (Production Design), Laurent Pelly (Director)
Country: United States of America
Language: Français
Studio: The Metropolitan Opera
Runtime: 142 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 28, 2018
IMDb: 10
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