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Gioachino Rossini

La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

10 March 2023 Melbourne Recital Centre

Victorian Opera presents a heart-warming and hilarious semi-staged production of Rossini’s classic opera buffa at Melbourne Recital Centre’s Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.

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Famed composer Gioachino Rossini elevates the story of Cinderella to a heart-warming tale of love and forgiveness in this classic and enchanting opera.

Angelina, known as Cenerentola, lives a generous life despite the cruelty of her stepsisters and stepfather. Meanwhile, Prince Ramiro searches for a wife and in the process manages to uncover everyone’s true nature as hijinks and romance ensue.

Following its debut in Launceston for Season 2022, Artistic Director Richard Mills and director Elizabeth Hill-Cooper will again join forces to bring Rossini’s joy-filled parable to Melbourne.

Creatives & Cast

Creative Team

Composer Gioachino Rossini
Librettist Jacopo Ferretti
Conductor Richard Mills
Director Elizabeth Hill-Cooper
Lighting Designer Peter Darby

Cast

Angelina (Cenerentola, Cinderella) Margarita Gritskova
Prince Ramiro Mert Süngü
Dandini Stephen Marsh*
Don Magnifico Teddy Tahu-Rhodes
Alidoro Michael Lampard
Clorinda Rebecca Rashleigh
Tisbe Shakira Dugan**

Chorus

Paul Batey, Paul Biencourt, Nicholas Cowall, Michael Dimovski**, Eamon Dooley, Alex Pokryshevsky, Kiran Rajasingam, Timothy Reynolds

Orchestra

Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra

*  The appearance of Stephen Marsh is made possible through the generosity of The Family of the late Frederick R Davidson AM

** The appearance of Shakira Dugan & Michael Dimovsky is made possible through the generosity of Dr Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts

Generously supported by Joy Selby Smith

Ticket Information

Ticket Prices

Single Tickets ($39–$120)

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
D-reserve
Adult
$120
$95
$80
$55
$39
Concession
$110
$85
$70
$45
$39
Senior
$115
$90
$75
$50
$39
30 Years & Under
$30
$30
$30
Child (up to 14yrs)
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
Group (6+)
$110
$85
$70
$45
$39
Arts Access Victoria
$30
$30
$30

Subscription Tickets ($35–$96)

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
D-reserve
Adult
$96
$76
$64
$44
$35
Concession
$88
$68
$56
$36
$35
Senior
$92
$72
$60
$40
$35
30 Years & Under
$30
$30
$30
$30
Child
$24
$24
$24
$24
$24

Subscriptions available from Monday 21 November, 11.00am.
Single Tickets available from Monday 12 December, 11.00am.

For assistance with Season 2023 Subscriptions, contact our Subscriptions team on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm).

Fees & Charges: A transaction and/or delivery fee of up to $7.00 may apply for tickets booked via Melbourne Recital Centre.

Prices are correct at time of publishing and may vary. Pricing displayed are for full-priced tickets. Subscription discounts are calculated on full-priced Single Tickets. 2023 Concession include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, Full-time Students, and MEAA Members. Other Discount prices available: Senior, 30 Years and Under, and Child (12 years and under) for select performances. Companion Card ticketing available.

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Ticketing Assistance

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COVID-19 Safety

The safety of our audience and team is paramount. Current COVID-safe procedures will be adhered to for every performance. Our venue partner has worked diligently to develop and update their COVIDSafe Plan as circumstances change.

If you or a member of your household is unwell or displaying COVID-19 symptoms before a performance, please stay home. To exchange or refund your tickets due to feeling unwell, simply contact us prior to the scheduled performance via ticketing@victorianopera.com.au or phone (03) 9001 6412 (Monday to Friday, 10 am – 5 pm).

Melbourne Recital Centre

Intimate and acoustically superb, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall features exquisite architectural design and world class technical facilities. Drawing influence from the traditional box shape of European concert halls, it is lined with plywood panels of Australian plantation Hoop Pine timber, designed to resemble the back of an instrument and provide greater acoustic intimacy across the auditorium.

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