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Opera

La Cenerentola
Gioachino Rossini
Speranza Scappucci / Stefano Sarzanio, 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

Start ticket sale 28.8.2026

Language

Sung in Italian
Surtitles in English, Dutch and French

Presentation

Introductory talks 45' before the start of the performance

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Dates & tickets

Dates

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 SARZANIO (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, 30.12) DandiniSEAN MICHAEL PLUMB,
ANDRES CASCANTE (16, 20, 23, 30.12) Don MagnificoPIETRO SPAGNOLI,
PATRICK CARFIZZI* ClorindaMARGAUX DE VALENSART° TisbeMARIE-JULIETTE GHAZARIAN° Angelina (Cenerentola)GAËLLE ARQUEZ,
SOPHIE RENNERT (16, 20, 23, 30.12) AlidoroMICHAEL MOFIDIAN,
PETER MARTINČIČ (16, 20, 23, 30.12)

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

°MM Laureate

ProductionLA MONNAIE

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