New National Theatre Tokyo’s Opera “La Cenerentola” Available On NNTT Stream
Rossini’s fascinating opera La Cenerentola, based on the story of Cinderella, is now available as the winter line-up of NNTT Stream, the New National Theatre Tokyo’s online streaming platform. It is available to watch online for free, with no registration, until 2 February 2023.
Click here to check out highlights of “La Cenerentola” [Oct. 2021]
La Cenerentola. Photo Credit: New National Theatre, Tokyo
The bel canto opera masterpiece, La Cenerentola is one of the most admired pieces by Italian greatest composer Gioachino Rossini, and is an opera version of the familiar Cinderella story, presented in a new production as the opening performance of the New National Theatre Tokyo’s 2021/2022 season. This masterpiece is brimming with all the appeal of the composer, from the delightful ensembles and the richly ornate arias to the swelling climax with agilita.
La Cenerentola. Photo Credit: New National Theatre, Tokyo
La Cenerentola. Photo Credit: New National Theatre, Tokyo
The production was directed by Aguni Jun and drew a great deal of attention for its take on the story of Cinderella, set in a film studio inspired by the Cinecittà of Rome in the 1950s and 1960s, a time when Italian cinema was in full glory. From the overture, the production quickly lured the audience into the world of the golden age film studios and kept them excited until the end of the production with colourful stages that unfolded one after the other.
The title role of Angelina was performed by Wakizono Aya, who is based in Italy and whose talent further blossoms with the passing of the years, and enchanted the audience with her chic technique and expressiveness. As Don Ramiro, the talented Rossini singer René Barbera, who was a perfect match for Wakizono Aya, gave a brilliant and elongated voice. Cenerentola’s stepfather Don Ramillo, played by the legendary Italian star Alessandro Corbelli was a great crowd pleaser. Conductor Joya Masahiro, who brought out the virtuosity of the singers and advanced the opera at a good tempo, was also given a big round of applause.
La Cenerentola. Photo Credit: New National Theatre, Tokyo
Details of the streaming
Viewing Period: 2 December 2022- 2 February 2023
Sung in Italian with English and Japanese surtitles
Recorded on 3 October 2021
Performed at Opera Palace, New National Theatre, Tokyo
Watch the video: https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/stream/
Cast and Creative Team
Conductor: Joya Masahiro
Production: Aguni Jun
Don Ramiro: René Barbera
Dandini: Kamie Hayato
Don Magnifico: Alessandro Corbelli
Angelina: Wakizono Aya
Alidoro: Gabriele Sagona
Clorinda: Takahashi Nobuko
Tisbe: Saito Junko
Chorus: New National Theatre Chorus
Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
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