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PAGE 22 - magma) came. WEDNESDAY. OECEMBEL‘O. 1966 The Canadian Opera Com, pany's rendition of Rossini's En- glish libretto, directed by Sarah Ventura, was luxuriant and vi- sually stimulating. A superlative cast re-enacted the fairy tale of Cinderella with great skill and song finesse. Clorinda (Susan Tsagkaris) and Tisbe (Kimberly Barber) often stole the show, with constant tittering, whining, cackling, trussed up like two stuttering peacocks as they fought for the prince. Both women's Sopranos impressed the enlighted Humanities Theatre crowd, establishing an authentic- ally vain aroma about them. in prime contrast to their lowly si- bling. Coral Andrews Ctyonicie Special Once upon a time, there was a famous composer named Rossini and' he decided to write his version of Cinderella, getting rid of the classic fairy-god-mother and replacing her with much folly, wit and farce in the finest of operatic tradition. Cinderella lives with her two step-sisters. One day the Prince's Advisor Alidoro comes to the house disguised as a beggar. Spurned by sisters Tisbe and Clorinda. he is fed by Cim derella. Linda Maguire Bennett was enchanting as Cinderella, her sweet soprano occasionally washed into the orchestra pit, but her character insight was excellent, as children watched in wide-eyed fascination. Bennett's solos and duets with her Prince Rossini's Cinderella is dif- ferent trom the original, but it is charming as told in this stylish interpretation. Now the king has decreed his son marry the most beautiful girl in the kingdom. Hearing this, the two ugly sisters awaken their father Don Magnifico, a baron who dreams of great wealtlrand fortune. The set clears, as Prince Ra- miro arrives, dressed as a valet. Alidoro has eagerly told him he would find his bride in this house. The Prince switches roles with servant Dandini to find out for himself. When Ramiro sees Cin- derella, it's love at first sight. When Dandini, now dressed as the Prince, sees the two sisters, it's deception at first sight...as the fun begins. Petals h Pots Flown a. Gih Skopmc University Square Hun 65 University at Weber Waledoo, 81B-2100 Scnd thc ITr)'l Comllchsrht Bollqm'l Cull or \Nl IPs Ind.“ Add extra sparkle to the holidays. Ilbqur'M mum-w... " r "a Stylish Cinderella operetta a delightful change of pace Brian McIntosh as scheming, dreaming father Don Magnifico, was "magnifico," proud and pompous, the very echo of his daughters' shallow existence, parading about in anticipation of riches and splendour, duped by his own selfish intentions. provided many high points Benoit Boutet. as handsome golden boy Prince Ramiro, Santa 'n' Samiches . Luncheon limited to first 300 guests . tBi Fd o a 6lFlii3filiffPQ" IMI' Santa will be here Saturday to join all our good little girls and boys and he'll be making us all lunch! Samiches - Drinks - Treats and a "Christmas Stocking" for all our Luncheon Guests. We're glad to invite all our little friends and it's all FREE! * Join us this Saturday for Lunch With Santa ... Welll have a great time! There'11 be balloons and clowns to help us have some fun!' 50 Westmount Road North, Waterloo Cbristrtuts Hours: Now umil Decemhcr .21. Monday ttt Saturday 0:50 3.11] - 9:00 pm Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, December 13th '" 12:00 NOON! proved a capable, animated tenor. Patrick Timney as Dandini was a fine foil in his royal masquerade. He is a strong, assertive performer who delight- ed in his theatrical glee, his two homely victims drawn deeper into his trap, as he talked circles around both, the supposed prince of their dreams. Joel Katz, as Alidoro, the But the major success of this production focused on the cast's incredibly complicated and intri- cate ensemble singing, often like Gilbert and Sullivan finery with its lightening-fast libretto. prince's advisor, played his role with tenderness, supervising the whole turn of events in a natural but quiet way, his bass another strong vocal asset. Thankfully the show was STO CHYM Also lightening-fast were various set . changes between Cinderella's meager cottage and the glitzy palatial country dwell- ing of the prince. Velvet pan- taloons and silken bustles set the mood, with Rossini) magestic overture conducted by Ram Ar- menian, assisted by the KW Symphony, The grand finale was pretty as a picture book. formed in English!