Rossini’s La Cenerentola

Prepare to be charmed by the delightful twist on the classic Cinderella tale in Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.”
Meet the kind-hearted Angelina, affectionately known as Cenerentola, as she navigates unexpected turns with grace and resilience. In this fresh take on the classic story, the Italian nobleman Prince Ramiro searches for true love, guided not by a fairy godmother but by the wise Alidoro.

This opera presents a heartwarming journey filled with themes of forgiveness, transformation, and the power of hope. Showcasing Rossini’s signature bel canto style, the famous aria Non più mesta offers a joyous and virtuosic finale to this captivating story of enchantment. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

CONDUCTOR: Katherine Kilburn
STAGE DIRECTOR: Melanie Helton
SET DESIGNER: Thalia Lara
LIGHT DESIGNER: Brent Wrobel
HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGN: Martha Ruskai.

Preview Lecture 45 minutes prior to performance.

The entire MSU Opera Theatre season is generously supported by the Worthington Family Foundation with additional support thanks to sponsors James and Susan Bonfiglio, the Eleanor H. and Harold E. Leichenko Opera Endowment established by Lauren Julius Harris, and the Richard and Joan Witter Endowment for MSU Opera Theatre.