Performer: Emmanuel Franco

It's the casting that makes this Cenerentola a joy to watch, with fine performances from Patrick Kabongo and Polina Anikina in the lead roles. 

Barrie Kosky brings his trio of Puccini productions to a close with another triptych: Il trittico in a triumphant staging. 

Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall bubbles with a concert staging of Puccini's Gianni Schicchi with Sir Byn Terfel leading a cast of fine young singers from the European Opera Centre.