Massenet was a prolific 19th-century French composer known for graceful, melodic operas. Cendrillon is one of his most charming works, telling the Cinderella story with wit and warmth. This 2003 Sony Classical recording features a stellar cast: soprano Frederica von Stade as Cinderella, tenor Nicolai Gedda as the Prince, with conductor Julius Rudel leading. The score is quintessentially Massenet—elegant orchestration, beautiful arias, and romantic sensibility without pretension. It's neither heavy nor overly sentimental, but rather a delightful fairy tale that captures the magic of the original story. If you love late-19th-century French opera with charm and accessibility, Massenet's Cendrillon is essential listening.

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