La Cenerentola (1997)

A timeless tale told in a florid bel canto style Rossinis take on the Cinderella story offers an ideal propellant for a virtuosic mezzosoprano to rocket from rags to riches But in this retelling the supporting characters soar just as high Cinderellas Prince her stepfather and the Princes valet are given memorable arias and the composer rounds out his score with ingenious ensemble flourishes A vivacious masterpiece La Cenerentola brings stock fairy tale characters to dazzling life