Massenet: Cendrillon
Synopsis
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.
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MET Opera: Cendrillon (Massenet)(Live 2018) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-24
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Joyce DiDonato
Lucette/Cendrillon
Stephanie Blythe
Madame de la Haltière
Laurent Naouri
Pandolfe
Kathleen Kim
La Fée
Alice Coote
Le Prince Charmant
Maya Lahyani
Dorethée
Ailyn Pérez
Self - Host
David Leigh
The Master of Ceremonies
Petr Nekoranec
The Dean of the Faculty
Jeongcheol Cha
The Prime Minister
Bradley Garvin
The King
Yohan Belmin
A herald
Bertrand de Billy
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Self - Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Cain, Charles Perrault
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Massenet: Cendrillon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly
Henri Cain, Charles Perrault
Jules Massenet
Victoria Warivonchik, Louisa Briccetti, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Cain
Writer
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Laurent Pelly
Production Design
Laurent Pelly
Director
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
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What is Massenet: Cendrillon about?
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.
Who directed Massenet: Cendrillon?
Massenet: Cendrillon was directed by Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly.
Who stars in Massenet: Cendrillon?
The principal cast of Massenet: Cendrillon includes Joyce DiDonato, Stephanie Blythe, Laurent Naouri, Kathleen Kim, Alice Coote.
When was Massenet: Cendrillon released and how long is it?
Massenet: Cendrillon was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Massenet: Cendrillon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Massenet: Cendrillon was composed by Jules Massenet.