Massenet: Cendrillon
Apr 28, 2018 · 2h 22m
Director
Gary Halvorson, Laurent PellyOverview
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.
Cast of Massenet: Cendrillon
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
Crew of Massenet: Cendrillon
Gary HalvorsonDirector- Laurent PellyProduction Design, Director, Costume Designer
- Henri CainWriter
- Victoria WarivonchikProducer
- Louisa BriccettiProducer
Peter GelbExecutive Producer
Jules MassenetOriginal Music Composer
Charles PerraultOriginal Story- Barbara de LimburgSet Designer
- Duane SchulerLighting Design
- Laura ScozziChoreographer
- David FrostMusic Producer
Elena ParkSupervising Producer
Mia BongiovanniSupervising Producer- Paul CremoDramaturgy
About Massenet: Cendrillon
What is Massenet: Cendrillon about?
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…
When was Massenet: Cendrillon released?
Massenet: Cendrillon was released on April 28, 2018.
How long is Massenet: Cendrillon?
Massenet: Cendrillon runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
Who directed Massenet: Cendrillon?
Massenet: Cendrillon was directed by Gary Halvorson and Laurent Pelly.
Who is in the cast of Massenet: Cendrillon?
The cast of Massenet: Cendrillon includes Joyce DiDonato (Lucette/Cendrillon), Stephanie Blythe (Madame de la Haltière), Laurent Naouri (Pandolfe), Kathleen Kim (La Fée) and Alice Coote (Le Prince Charmant).