CINDERELLA by ALMA DEUTSCHER. Part ONE

[@massimorusso4997]

Alma’s music was my opening to the world of classical music. 7 years in, I am still loving classical music and will continue to love it. I was accepted to Conservatory for piano which I will commence in a couple of months, and I thank her so much for the beautiful compositions she has made which inspired my young teenage self :)

[@impossikour3309]

Singing in the children's chorus for this opera was magical, thank you for this wonderful opera, Alma

[@user-gv1zi2vn1k]

A gift I could never have imagined-- a Mozart for our own age. But she is not Mozart; she is 100% her own. Brava Alma!

[@luc5798]

Not Mozart, but as gifted as Mozart! 😉

[@davidfryer9218]

@@luc5798 probably more gifted.

[@innazabolotnaya694]

Alma said in one of her old interviews that she is Alma, not Mozart. She is as witty as talented. Love her ❤

[@CoffeeBuddy-ic3uj]

She's absolutely the first and only of her kind

[@pianorandi]

I’m so happy that this fairytale is now open for the whole world to experience. Almas opera is magical and a timeless classic. A true fairytale ❤

[@Nonconform14]

ja,a real true fairy tale

[@joelbny]

Quite cool that it's done in English! ❤

[@RobertDawson100]

Thank you, Alma , for making this wonderful opera so accessible!

[@ddawson100]

😊Thanks for sharing this video with me.

[@bichhongcosimo4657]

We are witnessing a historic moment for classical music and opera… !!!❤

[@louisegogel7973]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephenharper4440]

I attended the first two performances in 2017 and the same in 2022. I sat in the first row at the second performance in 2022, right behind Alma and I was able to talk to her and all the members of her family at a reception after the opera. I am looking forward to seeing it again on KZbin.

[@jackrose5077]

The fact that this is for free on KZbin is awesome as well, thank you for posting.

[@autumnleaves2766]

Thank you Alma for uploading this to You Tube so that more of us can hear and see it. This first half of the opera is a joy to hear and see, the orchestration is superb, the arias excellent and there are some lovely touches eg the quote from Wagner's Die Meistersingers von Nuremburg when the King's servant announces that there will be a singing competition. Alma's music draws on the styles and techniques of the great composers of the past and yet it is also full of her own genius for melody and invention. The Royal Opera House needs to put on Alma's Cinderella as a Christmas and New Year production, encouraging families to attend together, children would love this opera if they got a chance to hear it. The Met in New York needs to do this too. They cannot ignore a genius young composer, the first composer to conduct the premiere of their own opera since Mozart himself...what a club to be in ! One critic asked Alma some years ago whether Alma's music ought in some way to reflect the dark, ugly world we live in today. Alma's answer, given when she was about 12 years old, was that if the world was really so dark and ugly then why would Alma want to add to that by writing ugly, atonal music. The answer of a young genius. I do wish Leonard Bernstein were around to hear and see Alma's opera, he would have approved and would also admire Alma's work in music education eg online sessions in which young musicians around the world perform her pieces together, the beautiful piano pieces Alma has written for learners on that instrument. This is a wonderful spectacle. Looking forward to Part Two. Congratulations Alma, and I hope you and the family are enjoying life in Vienna, centre of the classical music world.

[@tri-singing]

We’re all cheering for you, Alma!

[@Robbie.Dunbar]

I can listen to that overture over and over. It is an amazing piece all in itself. ❤

[@erikpeterson25]

Geeeeze ! To hear this from a modern day composer is AMAZING ! You shine a light on the world in our time ALMA 💕 Thank you and keep shining your light ✨

[@shmuelcohen8234]

Alma has transformed a cliqued and frankly silly fairy tale into a thrilling work of passion, drama, heart, and humor

[@Scoutbq1l]

Cinderella's voice is breathtaking. Brings me to tears... and her facial expressions too. Beautiful composition Alma!

[@dtnn-r9t]

I listened the music of this opera of Alma. Then another time and another time. Three times back to back! I absolutely love the lovely overture and the finale, Oh, what can i say - Melodies in the Overture are soooo lovely with a darker shade to lead to the first act. The plot is known but Alma twisted it into a new one very well. The conversations are funny and witty. The arias are very well and well sung. A few second of La Traviata is very well inserted. The chorale part in the finale is as serious and light and the finale is sooo grand and royal. Then I watched it. I thought I saw the orchestra's conductor but no! it's Alma herself conducts the orchestra for her own opera! It's a joy to watch her to conduct an orchestra with all her vivacity, imagination and style for her own opera ! Really, Alma's Cinderella is a full fledge opera with many lovely, elaborate melodies and arias. You can find here and there shades of great composers but melodies are so original... But of course they are Alma's own. What can I say, Alma, you absolutely shine in this opera of yours and please shine for many years to come...for you and happiness of lovers of classical music and operas.

[@Visitkarte]

I am so happy to be able to see this version! You are a wonderful conductor, too, Alma!

[@hirtenhund1964]

Wow, diese Oper macht ja eine Entwicklung, sie war schon vorher fantastisch, aber Alma entwickelt sie weiter, ich bin begeistert!

[@exboss1]

> Danke, Alma! Du hast uns gezeigt, dass man auch im 21. Jahrhundert noch eine "melodische" Oper schreiben kann, die sich erfrischend (und für unsere Ohren wohltuend) von all den atonalen Werken anderer Komponisten abhebt. > Thank you, Alma! You have shown us that even in the 21st century, it is still possible to write a "melodic" opera that stands out refreshingly (and soothing to our ears) from all the atonal works of other composers.

[@musicfanBRA]

I so much enjoyed watching Alma conduct the ouverture. She gives all her heart and soul to every gesture.

[@HugoZHackenbush2]

Brilliant from the first note. As enjoyable online as it was in person.

[@davidfryer9218]

Love her music ! I noticed something I hadn't before. Her arms look very strong. I suppose conducting is very good exercise. She's very graceful.

[@malcolmdale]

@Davidfryer Perhaps playing piano and violin may have also have strengthened her arms.

[@davidfryer9218]

@@malcolmdale yes.

[@joszandstra2044]

Just watched part one and I really love it. The music is great, the singin and acting are great and it feels like Alma has been a conductor for years already, she shows so much confidence....

[@p.s.129]

It's so uplifting with all the beauty, humor and wisdom. This opera is so full of wonderful ideas which make one smile. It's new, it's beautiful, it's original ! Thank you Alma !

[@ulrichraisch3437]

DANKE für dieses großartige Geschenk von Herzen !

[@danielezekiel97]

ALma ! That was astonishing !. Rare to see a modern day composer write Tonal music with a gift for melody, and a deep understanding of human nature. The pianissimo beginning just set the scene for me , with the gently transition between key changes and the violin solo I loved in "note after note". Brilliant understanding of the instruments . SO many good moments that stand out. If I didn't know I would have said it was written by a great composer. THIS is far better than the musical versions I have heard, and much more gently on the ears than Prokofiev's piece and this speaks to the whole of humanity. It's a job very well done, and I hope , and you should be very proud. Let alone that you were conducting and directing , if I had not seen it here on KZbin here, I would not have believed it. I also write music and recently wrote a "Cinderella Waltz" , but it cannot compete with work at all. PLEASE do not lose your gift for melody, Mozart Said " Melody is the essence of music" and I believe that and follow that to the letter. I look forward to following your career . I would go as far to say you are Mozart reborn . I really have never in almost 50 years have come across anyone as gifted as yourself , and you are just getting started.

[@larisadenman4457]

Dear Alma, you wrote that opera not only about the Cinderella story but about your own dreams become true! That is story about hard working very talented girl who was hoping bring to this ugly world something nice and beautiful, and she (you!) did it perfectly well done!! Bravo!! Thank you 😊!

[@ek6321]

It WAS written by a great composer. 🙂

[@carolpetherick1037]

What an utter joy to see hear and value the profound talents of this delightful young girl.Such a joy in a time of world despair.

[@tiiuvanamois7233]

How wonderfully generous of you Alma to allow us all to see this beautiful opera on KZbin!. It is absolutely magnificent and touching music and singing! I am so grateful. Especially i loved it that even the ugly sisters and their mother were helped by the fairy godmother at the end. Lalalalala. We live in a universe of far too much punishment, it only breeds resentment. This Opera is a grand example of truth goodness and beauty. Thank you Alma and everybody involved in the production.

[@jimedenbaum2525]

I love all the changes she has made since the original San Jose version; it is even richer and fuller...

[@calebwilliamsmusician]

This was BREATHTAKING to witness firsthand!!!

[@erpollock]

The overture is lovely! So glad to hear it now. Alma truly has a work to be proud of and rejoice in. So many different themes and variations!

[@ShirleyKirsten]

Total genius on so many creative levels...

[@BrianCuthbertson]

Not only is this delightful, it is brilliant on so many levels, for example Alma's witty satire on her modernist critics' denigration of her love of melody.

[@kenny667]

Alma I love you so much! Thank you so much for blessing the world with your music 😁🥰

[@evaggelosgaganas5590]

Alma, you are such an inspiration for me, to persevere in learning the piano. 🎹

[@thepatrickshow33]

Epic beautiful writing and great good camera work by camera people and bravo too all actor/actresses. Alma you are the best my fav opera/classical composer ever.

[@louisegogel7973]

❤❤❤❤❤ I agree

[@emilyfink1185]

The opening scene drew me in right away. So magical and beautiful. It took me out of a stressful day.

[@lilawylie]

First class production of a wonderful opera. The timely reference to La Traviata cracked me up. Hope this opera will be become a staple of the repertoire.

[@emanuelschweikert]

And references to Meistersinger von Nürnberg. 😉🙂

[@pauls7071]

What a delightful musical creation!

[@scoobedoo4035]

These are incredible gifts to the world - Alma, the music, and the revised story. Thank you, Alma, for all of it!

[@dimitriarnauts3352]

What a marvelous, graceful and HEAVENLY Masterpiece: full of love, wit and gentleness! Hats off, World !

[@lht1966]

It is so fun to watch and to listen to . Imagine listening to what is playing in her head. Her music shows her happiness of her ❤.

[@lorenafast5106]

What a beauty of music, voices and history. Thank you Alma for sharing your talent.

[@fritzwiesler6548]

🎼🌺 Alma🌺💐🎶 ist kein Traum, DER Lichtblick zur Zeit 😍🥰🙌🥀

[@AaronRankin]

Baby Shark has 11.1 billion views. THIS should have 11 trillion views. Keep rocking Alma. You're a Rockstar.

[@c.w.5221]

Omg, thank you Alma! I would never be able to afford this and getting to see the magic is a Gift beyond words.

[@clefnoteproductions6695]

Very good cast and production. I love her beautiful melodies 😊.

[@hellosunshine305]

I always find Alma’s music stuck in my head. Such catchy and beautiful melodies!

[@sharondunn6188]

It is beautiful, moving, humorous.... absolutely love it! Brava Alma🎉👏👏👏

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

The music is so wonderful and awesomely beautiful I long to hear an orchestral version. All the other great operas are universally listened to this way. Time for this one. A genius in the form of an angel...

[@gialamhuynh5448]

Dear Alma, Thank you for this gift. ❤️

[@EvanZamir]

I was there on Nov 13! Not sure if this was that performance, probably not, but the one we saw was great. We were lucky enough to be in the second row.

[@SEELE-ONE]

Just when I thought nothing new could be done with Cinderella, we are given this beautiful work of art!!! I'm only 20 minutes in and I'm completely entranced by this opera! Thank you for this!!!

[@christianmeyer6724]

Thanks again for this marvelous performance as well as for the interesting and kind chat. ALSO thanks for finally "putting me over the edge" to experiance Alma live late September in Vienna. I consider the ticket a true treasure !

[@kenny667]

Alma, you have inspired me to persevere in my music since I was little (you are only a few years older than me). This opera is beautiful, and I pray for blessings on you and your family 🥰❤️

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

what a talent she has! It's quite similar to Tchaikovsky but that's to be expected. Bravo!

[@sergiobustamante2163]

Bravissimo Alma!!!. A truly beautiful Opera. You are truly a great and talented composer. Thank you so much for gifting us with your wonderful musical talent.

[@danielleporetti5268]

Juste fabuleux !! I'm short of words...... Thank you SO MUCH....... and congratulations +++++++

[@veroniquejubeau-blanc1420]

INCROYABLE EXTRAORDINAIRE DE NOTRE TEMPS DE VOIR ET ENTENDRE UN GÉNIE

[@tiffcat1100]

Oh my word! what an enormous treat!! Thank you so much 😊 💜 🥰💚🥰💚🥰💜

[@NomeDeArte]

Thanks for the traslations. Love it, best regards from Argentina!

[@GNBlw]

The very first Alma like no other.

[@zahnayfrefe6614]

i’m so excited to see the new version! i saw the recording of first one at san Jose and was thoroughly impressed. can’t wait to see what’s different.

[@jimedenbaum2525]

She had made many changes...

[@Gene-z9x]

This is high level European culture. Thank you Alma you're the most special musician of our time.

[@humblesparrow]

I've wanted to see this ever since I heard about it, but it was never near me. Thank you for posting, it was delightful!

[@Lori_L]

This is beautiful! Mazel tov! May it become a classic for generations ❤

[@SamiraBispoArts]

Bravo! I wish classical music could be accessable to everyone.

[@peteranderson9881]

I wouldn't have found out about Alma and Cinderella were it not for Dr. Joseph Mercola who had an article about her!

[@Rsharlan3]

I loved the Meistersinger reference! I can't wait to see watch this over and over again to hear how many of these I missed the first the through.

[@sorelsuareztube]

Wow, I have been to the opening of this opera. Was it 5 or 6 years ago? I had completely forgotten it was the song and not the shoe. I remember most people came out crying from the theater. Each of us for different reasons and also some common ones. Seeing such happy classic music written in this age is ❤a gift to mankind. Thank you Alma for the music. You've written your name in the Pantheon of composers.

[@shooster5884]

Wonderful! I watched the earlier version online.. So excited now to be able to see this version.. Thank you to all involved in making it available.

[@erwinmeza2826]

*ALMA DEUTSCHER...WELL DONE...*

[@santiagosalasventura]

thank you for giving us this, the music is wonderful and so are you. Congrats!

[@shmuelcohen8234]

I can not stop listening to this masterpiece!(does someone know a good addiction specialist because I think I am clinicly addicted to this opera)

[@lollylalola]

Alma is exquisite.

[@lizsean481]

Well congratulations on making me cry! . . .Cry happy tears from how beautiful your music is. Some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard. You’re an amazing gift to the world.

[@gracelayman2617]

Bro the audience should’ve been laughing so much more the humor was so good

[@RodrigoRaez]

The whole opera is a melody ❤️

[@hermionefinnigan]

Alma, you are like a ballerina! 🥰🥰🥰

[@AbigailPoirier]

Congratulations, Alma-- you got me to watch the 2nd opera of my life. I don't even remember what the first was, maybe Barber of Seville? It was in Italian and I saw it live. Never cared to watch another one, until I was curious enough about yours to try it. Still not a fan of this style of singing, but the melodies and music are gorgeous! Enough that I'm working on my second viewing now. And when I take a break, I remember the melodies of some of my favorites.

[@linlu606]

Thank you Alma for creating such exquisitely beautiful and enchanting music ❤ it brings me immense joy and bliss to appreciate the whole opera 🎼 Hope I can get the chance to attend your concert one day 😊

[@RodrigoRaez]

Very, very beautiful music ❤️

[@mcl.8428]

Une pure Merveille !!!

[@BlackHermit]

Strong opera Alma Deutscher.

[@louisegogel7973]

Bravo! Thank you for the snippets of this version!

[@saiedsalami6020]

The melody goes through her 💙

[@lepaintre123]

Un délice !!!🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤❤❤

[@haroldlabrique608]

Congratulations Alma ! This is pure excellence ! Thank you for sharing with your exceptional talent !

[@carlhopkinson]

A very sophisticated composer of real music indeed.

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Very good! Wonderful performance!!!!

[@MarianneHMiettinen]

I love it! Thank you!

[@donmcw5678]

2017 and 2022 were fabulous and now a newer version with Alma at the controls.

[@kiwi57ie]

absolutely stunning

[@Nonconform14]

Tolle Musik, Viel Erfolg weiterhin Alma, absolut genial! Du Hoffnung der Musik! Hope of the future of music, go your way, not listen to jealousies ...

[@nancycornett9949]

Well done!

[@czyi]

wonderful!!

[@sakureahana7765]

Congratulations to Alma and everyone ! It was a real pleasure to discover this new production of Cinderella !

[@laalrezayani7713]

Beautiful ❤

[@ASclassical]

Incredible 🎉🎉🎉

[@vleevision7787]

so awesome

[@matrix4627]

Thank for sharing this with us Alma!!