Composer

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Clifton Parker

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1943

The Glass Slipper is an opera composed by Clifton Parker, with a libretto by Alistair Sampson. The opera was composed in 1948 and premiered on December 22, 1948, at the London Coliseum. The opera is based on the classic fairy tale of Cinderella, with a few variations in the plot. The opera is divided into three acts, with each act having several movements. The first act introduces the audience to Cinderella, who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. The second act sees Cinderella attending the ball, where she meets the prince and falls in love with him. The third act sees the prince searching for Cinderella, who has fled the ball, leaving behind her glass slipper. The music of The Glass Slipper is characterized by its romantic and lyrical melodies, which are reminiscent of the golden age of Hollywood musicals. The music is also heavily influenced by the classical music of the time, with elements of opera and ballet. The opera's libretto is written in English, with a few lines of French and Italian. The libretto is characterized by its poetic language and its use of rhyming couplets. The libretto also includes several comic moments, which provide a contrast to the more serious moments of the opera. The Glass Slipper was well-received by audiences and critics alike, with many praising the music and the performances of the cast. The opera has since been performed in several countries around the world, and has become a beloved classic of the operatic repertoire.

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