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Major Cast Change in Paris Opera’s ‘Cendrillon’

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There will be a cast change in tonight’s performance of “Cendrillon” at the Opéra National de Paris. Samantha Hankey will step into the role of Prince Charmant, taking over for Anna Stephany. This performance represents Hankey’s company debut. She joins a cast starring Tara Erraught, Daniela Barcellona, Kathleen Kim, Charlotte Bonnet, Marion Lebègue, Lionel Lhote, Philippe Rouillon, Cyrille Lovighi, Olivier {…}

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Ópera de París Cancels Performance of ‘Cendrillon’ Due to COVID-19

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The Ópera de París has canceled its April 4 performance of “Cendrillon” due to COVID-19. The company issued a statement noting “Following several positive COVID-19 test results among the artists, we are unfortunately obliged to cancel the performance of Cendrillon scheduled on Monday 4th April 2022 at 7:30 pm. We wish to apologize to spectators of this performance.” As a {…}

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City Lyric Opera Cancels Final Two Performances of ‘Cendrillon’ Due to Omicron Threat

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(Credit: City Lyric Opera official website) The City Lyric Opera has canceled the final two performances of Viardot’s “Cendrillon.” “It is with immense sorrow that we have elected to cancel the final two performances of Viardot’s ‘Cendrillon.’ The safety of our cast, crew, orchestra, and audience members is our top priority and we want to ensure that everyone stays safe {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Amy Crankshaw on Pauline Viardot, ‘Cendrillon’ & Orchestrating the Iconic Work

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On Nov. 1, 2021, Guildhall School’s Opera will present a double bill of Bizet’s “Le Docteur Miracle” and Pauline Viardot’s “Cendrillon.” The production will fulfill Viardot’s desire with a new chamber orchestration by Amy Crankshaw, Guildhall doctoral composer and a graduate of the school’s MA Opera Making & Writing program presented in an association with the Royal Opera House. The {…}

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Guildhall School of Music and Drama to Celebrate Pauline Viardot with New Staging of ‘Cendrillon’

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UK-based Guildhall School of Music and Drama has announced its autumn season of performances. Among the concerts and masterclasses, there will be an operatic double-bill of  Bizet’s “Le docteur Miracle” and Pauline Viardot’s “Cendrillon.” The department celebrates the 200th anniversary of Viardot’s birth with its new staging, which is presented in association with the Royal Opera House. Originally scored for {…}

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Cast Change Announced For Stadttheater Klagenfurt’s ‘Cendrillon’

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(Credit: Birgit Hart) Angela Brower has canceled her Feb. 28, 2020 performance of Massenet’s “Cendrillon” at the Stadttheater Klagenfurt. The mezzo-soprano announced via social media that due to illness she would be able to perform the role. As a result, I Chiao Shih will take over the role. Shih is an ensemble member at the Theater Ulm and has performed {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Wexford Festival Opera 2019 Review: Cendrillon

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(Photo: Paula Malone) “Cinderella” is a popular subject for operas, and has attracted its fair share of composers over the years. However, one of the lesser known compositions must be by the French composer, Pauline Viardot, who today, is largely remembered as a famous mezzo-soprano for whom Gounod and Meyerbeer created important roles. However, her influence went much further, for {…}

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Glyndebourne Festival 2019 Review: Cendrillon

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(Credit: Richard Hubert Smith) French Composer Jules Massenet premiered his opera “Cendrillon” in 1899 at the Théâtre National de l’Opéra-Comique in Paris. Best known for its radical story-telling of the fairytale Cinderella, this opera is centered around dreams-versus-reality and highlights Massenet’s surrealistic tendencies before the surrealism movement even began. Glyndebourne is a legendary hub that produces “no ordinary opera,” therefore, {…}

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PBS Sets Date For Broadcast of Met’s Live in HD ‘Cendrillon’ Starring Joyce DiDonato

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PBS will showcase the Live in HD broadcast of “Cendrillon” from the Metropolitan Opera as part of its Great Performances Series on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. The broadcast will kick off at 12 p.m. EDT and features Joyce DiDonato, Alice Coote, Kathleen Kim, Stephanie Blythe, and Laurent Naouri in the Massenet adaptation of “Cinderella.” The Live in HD broadcast was {…}