In Rossini’s version, Prince Ramiro and his footman Dandini swap identities to test the sincerity of their suitresses. A ball is organised and Cinderella’s half-sisters are determined to make the most of this opportunity. With the help of the prince’s preceptor Alidoro, Cinderella is also able to attend. Dazzled by her beauty and constancy, the prince wants to marry her on the spot. As for Cinderella, she prefers to put the prince’s feelings to the test…Don’t worry though: with the help of luck, they find each other, get married and Cinderella is magnanimous.
Libretto by Jacopo Ferretti, based on the tale Cendrillon by Charles Perrault
First performed at Teatro Valle, Rome, January 25th, 1817
Production Opéra de Lausanne
Director and scenography Adriano Sinivia
Set designer Massimo Troncanetti
Costume designer Enzo Iorio
Lighting designer Marco Giusti
Images Igor Renzetti and Lorenzo Bruno
Complete production stored at Opéra de Lausanne.
