Academy Opera: La Cenerentola

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. 

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

* 24 & 27 March 2026
^ 25 March 2026
# 28 March 2026

A production of the School of Music
In collaboration with the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts

This production is sponsored by Asia Insurance.

Photos by Ka Lam @ On the paper