Prokofiev: Cinderella (Paris Opera Ballet)

Rudolf Nureyevs colourful, movie-star version of Prokofievs Cinderella retains the classic Perrault story but sets it in America during the difficult years of the Great Depression in the 1930s and 1940s. Agnès Letestu stars as Cinderella who, living with her alcoholic father, tyrannical stepmother and two spiteful stepsisters, dreams of escape and stardom in Hollywood. After a promising screen-test during which The Film Star, suavely portrayed by José Martinez, falls head over heels in love with her, she is fearful that her new-found happiness is too good to be true and will vanish with her youth. Fortunately, her magical protector (in the form of The Producer) and her lover move heaven and earth for a happily ever after ending. This is Paris Opera Ballet at its very best.

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[JacquelyneWilkerson]

I'd have to agree with rosacotton - this really is Sylvie's ballet, along with In the Middle by Forsythe. She leaves a very strong image.

[rosacotton]

This looks good! Personally, I love the performance starring Sylvie Guillem and Charles Jude in this production.

[fabiesque]

@JacquelyneWilkerson you are ever so right. With all the respect for Letestu I would feel embarassed to dance this after Sylvie....

[zamyrabyrd]

just charming