La Cenerentola

From the Salzburg Festival 1988 Rossini's version of the Cinderella story - an exciting mixture of comedy, pathos, coloratura fireworks and masquerade - features bel canto specialists Dame Ann Murray (Angelina) and Francisco Araiza (the Prince). The effervescent and noble score is conducted by Riccardo Chailly, whose masterly display of the Rossini style is visually matched by the ravishing sets of Mauro Pagano and the stylish direction of Michael Hampe. This is a performance of exceptional theatrical surprise and phenomenal vocal agility. (Sung in Italian)