Massenet: Cendrillon (2018)
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.
| Movie ID | 48014 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Music |
| Director | Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly |
| Main cast | Joyce DiDonato, Stephanie Blythe, Laurent Naouri, Kathleen Kim, Alice Coote, Maya Lahyani, Ailyn Pérez, David Leigh |
| Release date | 28 April 2018 |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Language | French |
| Duration | 142 min (2h 22m) |
| Rating | – |
| Production house | The Metropolitan Opera |
Director: Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly
Writers: Henri Cain
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Top cast
Joyce DiDonatoLucette/Cendrillon
Stephanie BlytheMadame de la Haltière
Laurent NaouriPandolfe
Kathleen KimLa Fée
Alice CooteLe Prince Charmant
Maya LahyaniDorethée
Ailyn PérezSelf - Host
David LeighThe Master of Ceremonies
Petr NekoranecThe Dean of the Faculty
Jeongcheol ChaThe Prime Minister
Bradley GarvinThe King
Yohan BelminA herald
Bertrand de BillySelf - Conductor
MET OrchestraSelf - Orchestra
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