Among 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

Rossini's comic work ranks among the most popular and frequently performed and recorded operas of all time. Beloved for its keenly sketched characters, melodic elegance, and rhythmic exhilaration, it features superb ensemble writing and original, delightful orchestration. This modestly priced edition is reproduced directly from the authoritative edition published by Ricordi.