Cinderella (1940 - 1944)

Cinderella, Op. 87, is a ballet written by Sergei Prokofiev and set to a story by Nikolai Volkov. It is one of his most popular and melodious works, and it has influenced numerous choreographers since its debut. It is also considered as one of the most famous ballets of all time. The work was written between 1940 and 1944. This beloved ballet has inspired dancers and choreographers to replicate it since its debut performance. Prokofiev took a break from writing it to work on his opera War and Peace. Cinderella premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre on November 21, 1945, under the direction of Yuri Fayer, with choreography by Rostislav Zakharov and Galina Ulanova in the title role.

On November 21, 1945, Cinderella premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Rostislav Zakharov choreographed the piece, which included ballerina Galina Ulanova in the principal role. This version is popular because the stepsisters are portrayed in a humorous manner. Cinderella is famous for its joyous music, gorgeous scenery, and the humorous double-roles of the stepmother and the two stepsisters, who in this interpretation are more mad than bad.