Rediscover the charm of Cinderella in a captivating season of Massenet’s Cendrillon, delivered by the rising stars of the Master of Music (Opera Performance) and conducted by Paul Fitzsimon of Opera Australia.
With its libretto by Henri Caïn, this iconic work embodies the magic of the fairy tale with humour, wit, and a whimsical score. Pandolfe, a humble country gentleman, has wed the commanding Madame de la Haltière, a countess with a sharp temper. Together with her two daughters, Madame de la Haltière mistreats Pandolfe’s daughter from his first marriage, Lucette — who is known as Cendrillon. Despite her misfortune, Lucette is granted a magical chance by her fairy godmother to attend a royal ball, where she catches the eye of the prince. At the stroke of midnight, she must flee, leaving behind a single glass slipper. The prince embarks on a search for the slipper’s owner, and when it fits Lucette perfectly, a joyful celebration ensues as the prince and his newfound love look forward to a blissful life together.
Don’t miss this chance to see the next generation of talent from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and the VCA in action, as our Opera Performance, Orchestral Performance, and Design & Production students bring this mesmerising world to life.
This performance is performed in French, and includes English surtitles. Performances are directed by Johanna Allen at the University of Melbourne’s Union Theatre, with tickets starting at $10.
Banner image: Costume designs for Cendrillon (Cinderella) by Maya Anderson, graduate of Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design & Performance Design) at the University of Melbourne
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