Massenet: Cendrillon

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.

Cast

Joyce DiDonato Lucette/Cendrillon Stephanie Blythe Madame de la Haltière

Laurent Naouri Pandolfe

Kathleen Kim La Fée

Alice Coote Le Prince Charmant

Maya Lahyani Dorethée

Ailyn Pérez Self - Host

David Leigh The Master of Ceremonies

Petr Nekoranec The Dean of the Faculty

Jeongcheol Cha The Prime Minister

Bradley Garvin The King

Yohan Belmin A herald

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