The Atlanta Opera opens its 40th season with “La Cenerentola,” Gioachino Rossini’s retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale.
Even though the central narrative is similar, the production is much more complex. Lois Reitzes spoke with Argentinean tenor Santiago Ballerini, who plays Prince Don Ramiro. He was joined by baritone Thomas “Tommy” Glass, who portrays Dandini.
“Around the world, there are 300 stories about Cinderella, it’s not just one story. Here in the United States, you have the Walt Disney story with the crystal shoe, but that’s not the story. In this version, Cinderella is treated badly by her stepsisters and stepfather, rather than her stepmother,” Ballerini said.
Read this story for free
To continue reading, sign up for our newsletters and get unlimited access to WABE.org
We won't share your information with outside organizations Why am I seeing this?
