Overview

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.

Top Cast

Joyce DiDonato

Lucette/Cendrillon

Stephanie Blythe

Madame de la Haltière

Laurent Naouri

Pandolfe

Kathleen Kim

La Fée

Alice Coote

Le Prince Charmant

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Maya Lahyani

Dorethée

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Ailyn Pérez

Self - Host

David Leigh

The Master of Ceremonies

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Petr Nekoranec

The Dean of the Faculty

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Jeongcheol Cha

The Prime Minister

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Bradley Garvin

The King

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Yohan Belmin

A herald