24 Mar (Tue) - 28 Mar (Sat)
Rossini’s La Cenerentola, a dramma giocoso — a genre blending comedy with moments of serious drama—was adapted by Ferretti from a beloved fairy tale and premiered in Rome in 1817. The story follows Angelina, a symbol of kindness, sincerity, and compassion, who endures the cruelty of her stepfather, Count Don Magnifico, and the mockery of her two vain stepsisters, Clorinda and Tisbe. Prince Don Ramiro, disguised as his servant Dandini, secretly observes the true nature of those around him and ultimately recognises Angelina’s virtue. The wise philosopher Alidoro carefully orchestrates events, ensuring that goodness triumphs over deceit. Rossini’s lively rhythms, flowing melodies, and virtuosic coloratura vividly bring these characters to life, blending romance and satire into a timeless operatic masterpiece.
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Director: Nancy Yuen
Composer: Gioachino Rossini
Librettist: Jacopo Ferretti
Conductor: Dominic Wheeler
Choreographer: Stella Lau
Set Design: Louis Chan Sing-yin
Costume Design: Joslyn Wong Lok-yiu
Lighting Design: Zoe Cheung So-yi
Production Manager: Chilly Tso Tsz-ching
Main Cast
Don Ramiro: Gary Kam Ka-yiu, Yuan Zhaosung
Dandini: Jerry Fung Chun-man
Don Magnifico: Tom Yang Fan
Clorinda: Victoria Liao Minchong, Leighton Li Tsz-ying
Tisbe: Charlotte Gu Yuantong, Lia Dong Lier, Leona Huang Liuying
Angelina: Alice Li Zixian, Joy Zhao Changle
Alidoro: Ivan Li Wang-tian
A production of the School of Music
In collaboration with the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts
This production is sponsored by Asia Insurance.