Rossini: La Cenerentola

Plot Summary

"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.

Top Cast

Elīna Garanča Angelina / Cenerentola

Rachelle Durkin Clorinda

Patricia Risley Tisbe

Alessandro Corbelli Don Magnifico

Lawrence Brownlee The Prince, Don Ramiro