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Book SynopsisAmong the features of this guide to La Cenerentola, Philip Gossett throws new light on the remarkable story of the opera's composition, while Colin Graham, ENO producer, argues that it is the most sympathetic of all Rossini's comic masterpieces, and Mark Elder, ENO Music Director, shows how Rossini's musical style is exceptionally well suited to this enchanting story.Contents: Fairy tale and opera buffa: the genre of Rossini's La Cenerentola', Philip Gossett; La Cenerentola' a musical commentary, Arthur Jacobs; Cinderella' in performance: I: A conversation with Mark Elder, II: A conversation with Colin Graham; La cenerentola: Libretto by Giacomo Ferretti; Ciderella: English translation by Arthur Jacobs
Trade ReviewBrilliantly produced and superb value. * The Sunday Times *
All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought. * The Daily Telegraph *
Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series. * TLS *
Table of ContentsList of illustrations Fairy tale and opera buffa: the genre of Rossini's 'La Cenerentola' by Philip Gossett 'La Cenerentola', a musical commentary by Arthur Jacobs 'Cindarella' in performance 1. A conversation with Mark Elder 2. A conversation with Colin Graham Thematic Guide La Cenerentola: Libretto by Giacomo Ferretti Cinderella: English translation by Arthur Jacobs Act One Act Two Bibliography Discography
