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Cinderella (La Cenerentola, complete): Light Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, Conductor Score

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Cinderella (La Cenerentola, complete): Light Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, Conductor Score

By Gioachino Rossini/ Libretto by Jacopo Ferretti, based on the fairy tale Charles Perrault

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La Cenerentola (Cinderella) is based on the fairy tale Cendrillon by Charles Perrault. Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) composed La Cenerentola at age 25 following the success of his opera The Barber of Seville. Rossini's Cinderella follows the traditional fairy tale with a few variations: the wicked stepmother is replaced with a stepfather, Don Magnifico, the Fairy Godmother is replaced with a philosopher and tutor to the prince, Alidoro, and Cinderella is identified by a bracelet instead of a glass slipper. La Cenerentola premiered on January 25, 1817 at the Teatro Valle in Rome and today is considered a staple of the standard repertoire. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2 : 2.2.1.0: Timp: Perc(1): Str(4.4.3.3.3 in set): Vocal Soli (7 roles, SSATBBB) Chorus.

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Series: Kalmus Opera Library
Publisher: Edwin F Kalmus
ISBN10: 8-88-852462-2
ISBN13: 979-8-88-852462-6
UPC: 676737750565
SKU: 36-A303101
Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Timp: Perc(1): Str(4.4.3.3.3 in set): Vocal Soli (7 roles, SSATBBB) Chorus

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About the Composer: Gioachino Rossini

Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) was one of the most prolific and celebrated composers of the early 19th century, known for his gift for melody and mastery of comic opera. By his mid-twenties, he had already established himself as a major force in Italian opera, composing at a pace that astonished his contemporaries. His ability to write music that was both dramatically effective and vocally brilliant made him a favorite with singers and audiences alike.

Rossini's career was marked by an unusual decision: he retired from composition at age 37, after completing William Tell, and spent his remaining decades in relative seclusion. His influence on opera composition remained profound, however, and his works continue to dominate the standard repertoire. La Cenerentola, composed when he was 25, showcases the melodic inventiveness and rhythmic vitality that define his style.

Why we love this

La Cenerentola offers conductors a complete light opera score that moves with remarkable theatrical efficiency and musical wit. Rossini's orchestration is lean and transparent, allowing singers to shine while the pit maintains brilliant forward momentum. The work sits at an ideal level for orchestras seeking substantial repertoire that audiences immediately recognize and enjoy.

What to expect

La Cenerentola crackles with infectious energy and charm. The music bubbles with comedic momentum, shifting effortlessly from intimate moments between characters to full-ensemble celebrations. Even in its sentimental passages, Rossini never loses his wit or the propulsive spirit that makes this Cinderella story feel perpetually alive.

Who it's for

Conductors leading orchestras with strong vocal programs and the ability to cast seven solo roles across SSATBBB range. Community opera companies, music theater programs, and advanced amateur orchestras looking for an accessible yet substantial light opera score that audiences adore.

How to get the most out of it

  • Maintain the bright, articulate character of Rossini's string writing; clean attacks and precise releases in the accompaniment make room for vocal clarity.
  • Balance the seven solo voices carefully during ensemble passages so that character distinctions remain audible even in crowded moments.
  • Shape Rossini's famous crescendos as architectural events rather than crude dynamic sweeps; they should build with purpose and reach a genuine peak.
  • Work the woodwinds and brass to support rather than compete with the singers; their rhythmic precision anchors the comic timing throughout.

How to use it

Program La Cenerentola as a spring or gala concert finale when you have the vocal and orchestral resources to bring it fully to life. Its crowd-pleasing reputation makes it ideal for reaching beyond traditional opera audiences, and the familiar story frame allows new listeners to follow the drama without program notes.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and conducting complex vocal ensemble writing with multiple simultaneous character lines
  • Balancing transparency in orchestral texture while supporting singers throughout longer passages
  • Shaping extended Rossini crescendos with architectural clarity and forward momentum
  • Coordinating seven distinct vocal roles across varied combinations and ensemble moments
  • Conducting the rapid-fire comic timing and rhythmic precision that drives the dramatic action

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