La Cenerentola
Synopsis
The Prince, Don Ramiro (who has changed places with his valet, Dandini), meets Cenerentola and they are instantly attracted to each other. When the Philosopher, Alidoro, later takes Cenerentola (dressed in magnificent clothing) to the palace, Dandini (still posing as the prince) tries to talk of love to her, but Cenerentola rejects him, saying that she is in love with his 'valet'. Ramiro, who has overheard this comment, is overjoyed, and immediately proposes to her, but Cenerentola says that he must first seek her out and then, if he still felt the same way, she would marry him. She gives him one of a matching pairs of bracelets, telling him to look for its companion on her right arm (she then leaves the palace). Ramiro ends the masquerade, and he and Dandini resume their true identities. The Prince then sets out on his quest - little realising that destiny, in the form of a violent thunderstorm, is about to take a hand in the affair.
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Frederica von Stade
Angelina / Cenerentola
Margherita Guglielmi
Clorinda
Laura Zannini
Tisbe
Paolo Montarsolo
Don Magnifico
Francisco Araiza
Don Ramiro
Claudio Desderi
Dandini
Paul Plishka
Alidoro
Claudio Abbado
Self - Conductor
Gioachino Rossini
Self - Composer
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala
Self - Orchestra
Coro del Teatro alla Scala
Self - Chorus
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacopo Ferretti, Charles Perrault
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- La Cenerentola
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- Teatro alla Scala, Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Jacopo Ferretti, Charles Perrault
Gioachino Rossini
David Watkin
Department Leadership Roster
Jacopo Ferretti
Writer
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Director
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Cenerentola
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Cenerentola about?
The Prince, Don Ramiro (who has changed places with his valet, Dandini), meets Cenerentola and they are instantly attracted to each other. When the Philosopher, Alidoro, later takes Cenerentola (dressed in magnificent clothing) to the palace, Dandini (still posing as the prince) tries to talk of love to her, but Cenerentola rejects him, saying that she is in love with his 'valet'. Ramiro, who has overheard this comment, is overjoyed, and immediately proposes to her, but Cenerentola says that he must first seek her out and then, if he still felt the same way, she would marry him. She gives him one of a matching pairs of bracelets, telling him to look for its companion on her right arm (she then leaves the palace). Ramiro ends the masquerade, and he and Dandini resume their true identities. The Prince then sets out on his quest - little realising that destiny, in the form of a violent thunderstorm, is about to take a hand in the affair.
Who directed La Cenerentola?
La Cenerentola was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Who stars in La Cenerentola?
The principal cast of La Cenerentola includes Frederica von Stade, Margherita Guglielmi, Laura Zannini, Paolo Montarsolo, Francisco Araiza.
When was La Cenerentola released and how long is it?
La Cenerentola was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for La Cenerentola?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Cenerentola was composed by Gioachino Rossini.