Assepoester
A heartwarming comic opera about Cinderella. Director Lysanne van Overbeek shows that Cinderella does not wait to be rescued, but takes her fate into her own hands.
Cinderella must scrub and polish, while her two prim stepsisters do nothing. When a poor beggar comes to the door, Cinderella shows her good heart. But that tramp is Prince Ramiro’s advisor in disguise…
This opera combines comic scenes with moving moments. Rossini’s music is exuberant and accessible. Although the story deviates from Grimm and Disney, it ends with a delightfully romantic happy ending.
Musical direction: Pedro Beriso
Directed by: Lysanne van Overbeek
Set & costume design: Alex Lowde
Lighting design: Joshua Harriette
Cast: Léontine Maridat Zimmerlin (Angelina), Linard Vrielink (Don Ramiro), Elenora Hu (Clorinda), Linsey Coppens (Tisbe), Roberto Lorenzi (Alidoro)
Choir: Consensus Vocalis
Orchestra: Phion
Duration: 2.5 hours with intermission | Language: Italian with surtitles | Suitable for ages 10 and up
