Among the features of this guide to La Cenerentola, Philip Gossett throws new light on the remarkable story of the opera's composition, while Colin Graham, ENO producer, argues that it is the most sympathetic of all Rossini's comic masterpieces, and Mark Elder, ENO Music Director, shows how Rossini's musical style is exceptionally well suited to this enchanting story. Contents: Fairy tale and opera buffa: the genre of Rossini's '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

About the Author
Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868) was an Italian composer best known for the operas Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) and La cenerentola (Cinderella).

Reviews
Brilliantly produced and superb value. * The Sunday Times *
All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought. * The Daily Telegraph *
Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series. * TLS *



Book Information
ISBN 9780714544052
Author Gioacchino Rossini
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Overture Publishing
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 147g