La Cenerentola

19970 IT

Music

Synopsis

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A timeless tale told in a florid bel canto style, Rossini’s 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’s Prince, her stepfather, and the Prince’s 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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Cecilia Bartoli
Angelina
Ramón Vargas
Prince Ramiro
Alessandro Corbelli
Dandini
Simone Alaimo
Don Magnifico
Joyce Guyer
Clorinda
Wendy White
Tisbe
Michele Pertusi
Alidoro

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Cesare Lievi
Writers: Jacopo Ferretti, Charles Perrault
Languages: Italian
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gioachino Rossini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Cecilia Bartoli and Ramón Vargas and Alessandro Corbelli carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2266498 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Cesare Lievi directs. Gioachino Rossini scores. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

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129 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Gioachino Rossini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Cecilia Bartoli and Ramón Vargas and Alessandro Corbelli carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt2266498 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.