La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

Among the features of this guide to La Cenerentola, Philip Gossett throws new light on the remarkable story of the operas composition, while Colin Graham, ENO producer, argues that it is the most sympathetic of all Rossinis comic masterpieces, and Mark Elder, ENO Music Director, shows how Rossinis musical style is exceptionally well suited to this enchanting story. Contents: Fairy tale and opera buffa: the genre of Rossinis La Cenerentola, Philip Gossett; La Cenerentola a musical commentary, Arthur Jacobs; Cinderella in performance: I: A conversation with Mark Elder, II: A conversation with Colin Graham; La cenerentola: Libretto by Giacomo Ferretti; Ciderella: English translation by Arthur Jacobs