La Cenerentola

In modern times, "Cenerentola" evokes the wondrous realm of childhood. Yet, Rossini and Ferretti aimed to tone down the fairy tale elements in their opera. I’ve allowed for a touch of enchantment, transforming the guardian Alidoro into an all-knowing demigod puppeteer of our narrative. Alidoro will initiate the tale by opening a grand scenic book marked "Cenerentola" and turn its pages through the unfolding scenes, conjuring brooms and carriages,...