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What to expect

Rossini's opera tells how Cinderella is humiliated by her stepsisters and sees her fortune squandered by her father, but wins Prince Don Ramiro's heart through her goodness and courage.

For his De Munt debut, director Daniel Kramer brings the Charles Perrault story to life with magic, humor and undercurrent darkness.

Speranza Scappucci and Stefano Sarzani conduct and also make their Brussels debut.

  • Virtuoso arias and sustained vocal lines
  • Subtle nuances and quick exchanges
  • Rich expression that sharpens the characters
  • Ensembles from duets to a sextet
  • Among the repertoire's most memorable ensembles
  • Story based on Charles Perrault
  • Under-30 Young Opera Night on 16 December 2026

Dates

Questions

When does La Cenerentola start and end?

La Cenerentola runs Tuesday, 15 December 2026, 19:30.

Where is La Cenerentola?

La Cenerentola takes place at De Munt, Muntplein 6, Brussel.

What is the Young Opera Night?

For people under 30, on 16 December 2026:

Free drink

Digital programme book

Personal welcome

After-event or other surprise

What is the story?

The story, based on Charles Perrault, follows Cinderella, who is humiliated by her stepsisters and sees her fortune squandered by her father.

She wins Prince Don Ramiro's heart through her goodness and courage.

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Getting there

De Munt, Muntplein 6, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE

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