Rossini: La Cenerentola
Synopsis
"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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Cesare Lievi
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Perrault, Jacopo Ferretti
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- Rossini: La Cenerentola
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Cesare Lievi
Charles Perrault, Jacopo Ferretti
Gioachino Rossini
Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb, Louisa Briccetti
Department Leadership Roster
Cesare Lievi
Production Design
Jacopo Ferretti
Writer
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Cesare Lievi
Director
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Rossini: La Cenerentola about?
"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.
Who directed Rossini: La Cenerentola?
Rossini: La Cenerentola was directed by Gary Halvorson, Cesare Lievi.
Who stars in Rossini: La Cenerentola?
The principal cast of Rossini: La Cenerentola includes Elīna Garanča, Rachelle Durkin, Patricia Risley, Alessandro Corbelli, Lawrence Brownlee.
When was Rossini: La Cenerentola released and how long is it?
Rossini: La Cenerentola was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Rossini: La Cenerentola?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rossini: La Cenerentola was composed by Gioachino Rossini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rossini: La Cenerentola?
Rossini: La Cenerentola holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).