Seattle Opera: Cinderella - Books & Recordings for Middle and High School
Seattle Opera will be presenting Rossini's Cinderella (La Cenerentola) at McCaw Hall, Oct. 19-Nov. 1, 2019. Seattle Public Youth Services Librarians selected these books, film, and CDs for students interested in learning more about opera and Rossini, and those inspired to read some fun variations on the classic tale.
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Mechanica
A retelling of Cinderella about an indomitable inventor-mechanic who finds her prince but realizes she doesn't want a fairy tale happy ending after all.
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Once
In "Before Midnight," Cendrillon tests her father's will by leaving the grounds for a royal ball.
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Stepsister
Following Ella's "happily ever after", what happens to her stepsister, Isabelle?
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The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales
Leading children's literature scholar Tatar guides readers through classic fairy tales (including Cinderella), exploring their historical origins, cultural complexities, and psychological effects.
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Opera
An illustrated guide to the opera, from its 16th Century origins to the present.
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Opera
Explore the relationship between words and music in opera, with sample excerpts on the accompanying CD.
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Opera
A concise history of opera, profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings.
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