The 2017–18 Live in HD season concluded with an enchanted performance of Cendrillon, Massenet’s glittering operatic adaptation of the Cinderella story. This charming staging by Laurent Pelly, which bursts to life with the director’s characteristic wit and whimsy, stars American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the title outcast-turned-princess. Mezzo-soprano Alice Coote offers a touching portrayal of the pants role Prince Charming, while soprano Kathleen Kim shines as the Fairy Godmother. Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, as the outlandish Madame de la Haltière, and bass-baritone Laurent Naouri, as the haggard Pandolfe, round out the principal cast. On the podium, conductor Bertrand de Billy leads a performance that is equal parts madcap comedy and heartfelt romance.
Joyce DiDonatoLucette/Cendrillon
Stephanie BlytheMadame de la Haltière
Laurent NaouriPandolfe
Kathleen KimLa Fée
Alice CooteLe Prince CharmantMaya LahyaniDorethéeAilyn PérezSelf - Host
David LeighThe Master of CeremoniesPetr NekoranecThe Dean of the FacultyJeongcheol ChaThe Prime MinisterBradley GarvinThe KingYohan BelminA herald
Bertrand de BillySelf - Conductor
MET OrchestraSelf - Orchestra
