Cendrillon (Isouard)

The libretto, by Charles-Guillaume Étienne, is based on Charles Perrault's fairy tale Cinderella.

Cendrillon was a success throughout Europe until its popularity was eclipsed by that of Rossini's opera on the Cinderella theme, La Cenerentola (1817).

Cendrillon welcomes him but the sisters drive him away, not realising he is Alidor, the Prince's minister, in disguise.

The Prince has heard rumours of Cendrillon's goodness and he too comes to the house disguised as his valet, Dandini.

At the Baron's house, Clorinde and Thisbé discuss the news that the Prince has fallen in love with the beautiful stranger at the ball.