This is not quite the Cinderella story we all know. … Instead, Pelly's production is at its effervescent best in busy scenes such as the ball, where a seemingly never-ending line of hopeful princesses, costumed as if by Galliano reimagining Tenniel in topiary, hope to outcharm Prince Charming – or to scare him into submission. The Guardian ★★★★

Mr. Pelly’s direction allows ample room for the opera’s sentiment and humor to shine through. Much has been made of the contrasting musical styles in “Cendrillon”— tender love music for the main couple, pseudo-Baroque music to suggest an aristocratic ambiance, Mendelsohnian delicacy for the fairy scenes. New York Times

Laurent Pelly’s production struck a delicate balance between the formal and absurd aspects of the opera while at the same time giving ample room for the heady romance. Seen and Heard International

A vibrant and enchanting spectacle, the annual flagship NTT opera production, Cendrillon, is brought to life by a collaboration among the Royal Opera House, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Belgium, Opéra de Lille in France, and Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Spain. Ingenious French director Laurent Pelly's fantastical vision adds a stylish and romantic touch to the beloved tale. Featuring beautiful love duets and lively ballets, the production transforms Massenet's four-act opera into a colorful storybook. Joining hands with acclaimed conductor LIN Chin-chao,the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and an exceptional international cast, this production infuses the timeless fairy tale with romance, humor, and a captivating journey into a world of wonder.

National Symphony Orchestra (NSO)

Founded in 1986, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is affiliated with the National Performing Arts Center, also known as the Taiwan Philharmonic, and has been hailed as one of the best orchestras in Asia. Under the leadership of music director Jun Märkl since January 2022, the NSO aspires to resonate throughout the world as the cultural ambassador of Taiwan, the NSO performs throughout Taiwan, but also tours regularly overseas, having performed in such musical centers as in Paris, Vienna, Berlin, Tokyo, Washington D.C., New York and Los Angeles. The NSO works regularly with internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists like Lorin Maazel, Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, and Mstislav Rostropovich.  The orchestra’s extensive and varied activities include much chamber music, work with dance companies, opera productions, and out-reach events at nursing homes, mountain villages, and underprivileged communities.

NTT Choir

Newly founded in 2020, the NTT Choir consists of members recruited through open auditions. Members receive professional vocal and stage training, and will take part in the National Taichung Theater's annual opera productions.

Creative Team

Conductor / LIN Chin-chao

Director / Laurent Pelly

Set Design / Barbara de Limburg

Costume Design / Laurent Pelly, Jean-Jacques Delmotte

Light Design / Duane Schuler

Choreography / Laura Scozzi

Revival Choreography & Assistant Director / Karine Girard

Conductor Assistant & French Diction Coach / Étienne Lemieux-Després

Vocal Coach / HSU Chia-chi

Chorus Master / LIN Hui-fen

Rehearsal Pianist / SU Ying-chu

12/14 & 12/16

Cendrillon / Zuzanna Nalewajek

Le Prince Charmant / Jo-Pei WENG

La Fée / Judith Spießer

Madame de la Haltière / Julie Pasturaud

12/15 & 12/17

Cendrillon / Anne-Lise Polchlopek

Le Prince Charmant / Jelena Kordić

La Fée / HUANG Li-chin

Madame de la Haltière / CHEN Pei-chi

Pandolfe / CHAO Fang-hao

Noémie / LAI Chueh-yu

Dorothée / WANG Yu-hsin

Le Roi / CHEN Han-wei

Le Surintendant des plaisirs / CHEN Chi-an

Le Premier Ministre / WEN Ing-jie

Le Doyen de la Faculté / Ray CHUANG

National Symphony Orchestra

NTT Choir

Cendrillon is produced in association with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, L’Opéra de Lille and Gran Teatre del Liceu. The original production was by the Santa Fe Opera. This production was first seen at the Royal Opera House, London on 5 July 2011.