A half-hearted 'Cinderella' at the Dijon Opera

La Cenerentola, a popular opera by Gioachino Rossini, opens the Dijon Opera season. This adaptation of Cinderella features a philosopher instead of a fairy godmother and focuses on divine kindness rather than magic. The story includes a silver bracelet instead of a lost slipper and a mix-up between the prince and his servant during a visit to the baron. The characters acknowledge the complexity of the plot, highlighting its comedic elements.