Rossini: La Cenerentola

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Gioachino Rossini’s La Cenerentola is a comic opera in two acts that reimagines the classic Cinderella fairy tale with the composer’s signature bel canto style. First performed in Rome in 1817, this dramma giocoso tells the story of goodness triumphing through music filled with charm and wit. Mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli brings both pathos and joy to the title role, while baritone Alessandro Corbelli delivers a hilarious performance as Dandini. The Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna and conductor Riccardo Chailly guide the production with idiomatic style and momentum.

This is a two-disc CD release on the Decca London label from 1993, featuring the complete opera with the Chorus of the Bologna Civic Theater. The recording includes the Sinfonia and both acts with their finales, capturing Rossini’s sparkling score in clear, modern sound. Add this vibrant performance of a beloved opera to your collection at a used price.