Two demographics should take special interest in the new production of Cendrillon Cinderella by CIM Opera Theater : Newcomers to opera and those in need of a pleasant distraction. At the same time, with its lush music and simple, cheerful story, Cendrillon is the magical antidote to ordinary life, for listeners of all levels. You can just come and have an enjoyable experience. Veterans and active service members can enjoy free admission to both performances, in honor of Veterans Day.
To request tickets, call Limit two per household. Murphy Foundation. Lighthearted amusement may be the objective, but this Cendrillon , sung in the original French and featuring the CIM Orchestra conducted by Harry Davidson , is not without substance. Sharing the title role, they aspire to transform Cinderella in a new way: from a passive, idealized character into a figure they can understand and admire.
Their Cinderella is no leaf on the wind. She chooses and brings about her own fate. She, too, sought to develop Cendrillon into something more relatable, working with costume designer Inda Blatch-Geib and set designer Dave Brooks to evoke a timeless but stratified society in which the humble Cinderella stands apart from her wealthy stepsisters. Video will be used to convey magical effects. The past is something everyone involved with Cendrillon is looking to move beyond.
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