La Cenerentola

Rossini’s version of the Cinderella fairy tale is not only a sparkling, energetic romp, but also a virtuoso celebration of voices.
With Anna Brull in the title role, the young Italian director Ilaria Lanzino examines the lively fairy tale world from a perspective that scrutinizes the supposed Barbie-style stereotypes of girls’ dreams.

After the loss of her mother, Angelina, known as Cenerentola, lives together with her immoderate stepsisters with her stepfather and ekes out a
bleak existence. Marriage to a prince? Unthinkable!
At that very time, however, Prince Don Ramiro has his servant Dandini look for a bride for him. In order to find the one who loves him for himself
and not because of his wealth, he stages an elaborate game of mistaken identity with daring deceptive maneuvers.
This may be able to confuse the eyes, but not the pure heart.
The plan works, true love triumphs: Cinderella and the prince are finally happily united. …