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Opera

La Cenerentola
Gioachino Rossini
Speranza Scappucci / Stefano Sarzani, Daniel Kramer

Presentation
Opera

Young women, in the winning of a heart, 
graciousness is more important
than a beautiful hairdo.
It is a true gift of the fairies. 
Without it nothing is possible;
with it, one can do anything.
– Charles Perrault (Cendrillon)

Subjected to humiliations by her stepsisters, Cinderella also sees her fortune squandered by her own father. But her goodness and courage win the heart of Prince Don Ramiro, who recognizes her true worth.

A great composer for voices, Gioachino Rossini achieved another tour de force with La Cenerentola. Virtuoso arias, sustained vocal lines, subtle nuances, a fast-paced text and expressive richness all serve the refined characterizations. The ensembles, which range from duets to a stunning sextet, are among the most memorable in the repertoire.

For his debut at La Monnaie, director Daniel Kramer breathes new life into this tale inspired by Charles Perrault that blends magic and humour with dark undertones. Conductors Speranza Scappucci and Stefano Sarzani, who will also be making their debut in Brussels, will sublimate Rossini’s most beautiful melodies.

Are you under 30? Then attend this opera on the Young Opera Night (16.12.2026) and we treat you to a personal welcome, a free drink, a free digital programme book and an after-event or other surprise.

Dates & tickets

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Location

La Monnaie

Prices

Young Opera / -18: € 10 › 50
-30: € 10 › 75
Standard: € 15 › 175

For its opera performances, La Monnaie applies a system of variable pricing: the ticket prices rise according to supply and demand.

Language

Sung in Italian
Surtitles in English, Dutch and French

Age limit

Recommended age
12+

Presentation

Introductory talks 45' before the start of the performance in Dutch by Frederic Delmotte (Bonbonnière) and in French by Sébastien Herbecq (Grand Foyer)
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Meet the artists 20.12.2026

PROGRAMME BOOKLET

Buy the programme for this production (€10) online and collect it at La Monnaie or at MM Tickets from one week before opening night. You will also receive a free digital copy by email two weeks before the premiere.

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Dates & tickets

Dates & Tickets

Cast
Cast

Dramma giocoso in due atti
Libretto di Jacopo Ferretti
Musica di Gioachino Rossini
Creatie Teatro Valle, Roma, 25.1.1817

ConductorSPERANZA SCAPPUCCI,
STEFANO SARZANI (16, 20, 23, 30.12) DirectorDANIEL KRAMER Set & Costume DesignerCARLOS J. SOTO Lighting DesignerELANA SIBERSKI ChoreographerXENIA WIEST Chorus MasterEMMANUEL TRENQUE

Don RamiroJOSH LOVELL,
CÉSAR CORTÉS (16, 20, 23, 27, 30.12) DandiniSEAN MICHAEL PLUMB,
ANDRES CASCANTE (16, 20, 23, 27, 30.12) Don MagnificoPIETRO SPAGNOLI,
PATRICK CARFIZZI* (16, 20, 23, 27, 30.12) ClorindaMARGAUX DE VALENSART° TisbeMARIE-JULIETTE GHAZARIAN° Angelina (Cenerentola)GAËLLE ARQUEZ,
SOPHIE RENNERT (16, 20, 23, 27, 30.12) AlidoroMICHAEL MOFIDIAN,
GIANLUCA MARGHERI (16, 20, 23, 27, 30.12)

La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra and Men Choir
La Monnaie Chorus Academy led by Benoît Giaux

°MM Laureate

ProductionLA MONNAIE

In co-production with Shelter Prod and Prospero MM Productions, with the support of Taxshelter.be and ING
With the support of the Belgian Federal Government's Tax Shelter

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