Movie Description
Massenet: Cendrillon
(2018)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gary Halvorson,Laurent Pelly
- Producer : Victoria Warivonchik,Louisa Briccetti
- Writer : Henri Cain
- Cast : Joyce DiDonato,Stephanie Blythe,Laurent Naouri,Kathleen Kim,Alice Coote,Maya Lahyani,Ailyn Pérez,David Leigh,Petr Nekoranec,Jeongcheol Cha,Bradley Garvin,Yohan Belmin,Bertrand de Billy,MET Orchestra
Cast
Lucette/Cendrillon
Madame de la Haltière
Pandolfe
La Fée
Le Prince Charmant
Dorethée
Self - Host
The Master of Ceremonies
The Dean of the Faculty
The Prime Minister
The King
A herald
Self - Conductor
Self - Orchestra
Posters
Facts
Original TitleMassenet: Cendrillon
Status Released
Release Information
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2018-04-28
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 22m
Homepagehttps://www.metopera.org/season/on-demand/opera/?upc=811357019399
Production CompaniesThe Metropolitan Opera
Genres
- Drama
- Music
