Composer

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Sergey Prokofiev

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Compose Date

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1940 - 1944

Average_duration

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100:59

Movement_count

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50

Movement ....

Cinderella is a ballet composed by Sergey Prokofiev in 1940-1944. The ballet tells the story of a young girl named Cinderella who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but ultimately finds love and happiness with a prince. The ballet premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on November 21, 1945, with choreography by Rostislav Zakharov. It was an immediate success and has since become one of the most beloved ballets in the classical repertoire. The ballet is divided into three acts and features a variety of memorable characters, including the Fairy Godmother, the Stepsisters, and the Prince. The music is characterized by Prokofiev's signature use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies, which give the score a modern and innovative feel. The first act introduces Cinderella and her cruel stepfamily, who are preparing for a ball at the palace. Cinderella is left behind while her stepsisters and stepmother attend the ball, but she is visited by the Fairy Godmother, who transforms her rags into a beautiful gown and sends her to the ball. In the second act, Cinderella arrives at the ball and dances with the Prince, who is immediately smitten with her. However, at the stroke of midnight, Cinderella must flee the palace before her transformation wears off. The Prince is left with only a glass slipper as a clue to her identity. The third act sees the Prince searching for Cinderella, trying the glass slipper on every woman in the kingdom. When he finally finds Cinderella, they are reunited and dance a beautiful pas de deux before living happily ever after. Overall, Cinderella is a timeless ballet that combines Prokofiev's innovative music with a classic fairy tale story. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its enduring appeal and the skill of its composer and choreographer.

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