Storyline
"Irresistible" (Opera News) rising-star mezzo Elina Garanca triumphs as Rossini's Cinderella in this delightful Metropolitan Opera production. "As close to pure joy as you will find in a big-time opera house" (New Yorker), conquering audiences and critics alike, "Garanca has a gorgeous voice that she uses with exceptional skill, melting tenderness; but when the part calls for coloratura fireworks, she unleashes a flawless technique and ringing high notes of impressive power" (Associated Press). Filmed in High Definition Widescreen.
Cast & Crew
Elīna Garanča
Angelina / Cenerentola
Lead
Rachelle Durkin
Clorinda
PR
Patricia Risley
Tisbe
Alessandro Corbelli
Don Magnifico
LB
Lawrence Brownlee
The Prince, Don Ramiro
Simone Alberghini
Dandini
John Relyea
Alidoro
Maurizio Benini
Self - Conductor
What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gary Halvorson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Rossini: La Cenerentola is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
