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Christopher Wheeldon's acclaimed new Cinderella for the Dutch National Ballet is an imaginative interpretation of a much-loved classic. Inspired by the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Wheeldon gives the characters renewed depth and complexity, complementing Prokofiev's celebrated and colourful score. With sets and costumes by the renowned designer Julian Crouch, supported by stunning stage effects, this world premiere production is a truly magical experience, bringing an age-old fairy tale into the 21st century. Cinderella: Anna Tsygankova Prince Guillaume: Matthew Golding Stepmother Hortensia Larissa Lezhnina Stepsister Edwina: Megan Zimny Gray Stepsister Clementine: Nadia Yanowsky Benjamin: Remi Wörtmeye Cinderella's father: Alexander Zhembrovskyy Cinderella's mother: Erica Horwood Holland Symfonia Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon Conductor: Ermanno Florio Director: Jeff Tudor Recorded live at Het Muziektheater, Amsterdam, December 2012 Territory Exclusion North America / Canada Christopher Wheeldon's acclaimed new Cinderella for the Dutch National Ballet is an imaginative interpretation of a much-loved classic. Inspired by the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Wheeldon gives the characters renewed depth and complexity, complementing Prokofiev's celebrated and colourful score. With sets and costumes by the renowned designer Julian Crouch, supported by stunning stage effects, this world premiere production is a truly magical experience, bringing an age-old fairy tale into the 21st century.
