Pauline Viardot-Garcia (1821-1910)
Information about the composer Pauline Viardot-Garcia and her operas.
Following in the footsteps of her younger sister, the legendary opera singer Maria Malibran, Pauline Garcia started her career as an opera singer. After retiring from the stage in 1863 she turned her musical talents to teaching and composing.
Operas:
Cendrillon
A rare work by a talented opera singer turned composer, it is reminiscent of the works of Debussy and Satie.
Synopsis
The opera is about Cinderella, and her fairytale adventure from which she has to be home by midnight.
Recommended recordings on CD
/Pia/Cognet (Opera Rara ORR212)
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, .
Cast: Sandrine Pia (Cinderella).
Opera Rara ORR212