Massenet Cendrillon (2018)

The 201718 Live in HD season concluded with an enchanted performance of Cendrillon Massenets glittering operatic adaptation of the Cinderella story This charming staging by Laurent Pelly which bursts to life with the directors characteristic wit and whimsy stars American mezzosoprano Joyce DiDonato as the title outcastturnedprincess Mezzosoprano Alice Coote offers a touching portrayal of the pants role Prince Charming while soprano Kathleen Kim shines as the Fairy Godmother Mezzosoprano Stephanie Blythe as the outlandish Madame de la Haltière and bassbaritone 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