Cinderella Glossary

Cinderella Glossary There are some words that appear in the libretto that may be new for your students! Beck and call....................to be responsive to someone’s every request Celestial.............................blissful, divine or heavenly Clamour..............................any loud and continued noise Conceited..........................holding a very high opinion of oneself Condescension...............the act of patronizing a person and making them feel inferior Disdained..........................to consider another as beneath oneself Effrontery...........................shameless boldness Impudence........................rudeness Lackey.................................an attendant or servant Lament................................to feel or express sadness for something or someone Marquis..............................a nobleman Melancholic......................a prolonged sad state The Sandman...................A folk tale figure who puts sand in the eyes of children to make them sleepy Torrent.................................an outburst Vain......................................excessively proud of or concerned about one’s own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc. Well-bred...........................brought up with good behaviour and manners; properly trained and educated

FRENCH TEXT SUNG IN CINDERELLA

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

La Fée Ah! Douce enfant, Ta plainte légère comme l’haleine d’une fleur Vient de monter – jusqu’à mon coeur… Ah, thy Godmother sees and will protect thee Ah! Despair not.

The Fairy Oh! Gentle child, Your pathetic plaint is like the breath of a flower It finds its way – to my heart... Ah, thy Godmother sees and will protect thee Ah! Despair not.

Les Esprits Espere!

The Spirits Hope!

La Fée Come fairies sylphs and elves Accoutrez à ma voix. De tous les horizons à travers les espaces… And do precisely what I say Apportez-moi tous vos talents, toutes vos grâces!...

The Fairy Come fairies sylphs and elves My voice you must obey. Come from near and distant places... And do precisely what I say Bring me your tricks, and all of your graces!

Les Esprits Que nous ordonnes-tu? We await your commands…

The Spirits What do you ask of us? We await your commands...

La Fée It is my desire this charming maiden you see there, Be this day forth without a care Je le veux! Je le veux! Et que par vous, splendidement parée Elle connaisse enfin le Bonheur à son tour.

The Fairy It is my desire this charming maiden you see there, Be this day forth without a care ‘Tis my will! ‘Tis my will! And by you, splendidly dressed She will at last understand joy after all.

That a web you may weave, magical, silky fine Of which her dresses you shall make Que votre main adroitement derobe aux astres radieux La subtile splendeur de leurs rayons joyeux! Au clair de lune empruntez ses pâleurs. Empruntez à l’arc-en-ciel ses harmonies Et que pour son bouquet par vous soient reunies, En un philtre d’amour, les senteurs les plus douces! And you, go make ready the carriage! (to a group of spirits) You, you shall help him too. (to a single spirit)

That a web you may weave, magical, silky fine Of which her dresses you shall make Your hands will skillfully steal from radiant stars The subtle splendour of their joyous beams! Of moonbeams, borrow its paleness Borrow colours from the rainbow As for her bouquet make sure you assemble, as a love potion, the sweetest of scents! And you, go make ready the carriage! You, you shall help him too.

Un Esprit And Me?

A Spirit And Me?

La Fée You’ll be a page. Yes to the ball. Yes, she shall go. Come my helpers Now thou must wake, my dearest!

The Fairy You’ll be a page. Yes to the ball. Yes, she shall go. Come my helpers Now thou must wake, my dearest!

Les Esprits (to Cinderella) It is thy Godmother though hearest.

The Spirits It is thy Godmother though hearest.

La Fée et les Esprits O Cendrillon! O fleur d’amour! Wilt thou go to the palace ball? Tes voeux son exaucés. Eveille-toi! Awake, awake, my dear! Awake, awake!

The Fairy and the Spirits Oh Cinderella! O flower of love! Wilt thou go to the palace ball? Your wishes are granted. Wake up! Awake, awake, my dear! Awake, awake!

La Fée (to Cinderella) Ecoute bien. When chimes the midnight bell I wish that you should be back here again. So, no matter what pleasures there may be to detain you, Now mind! Back from the ball you steal.

The Fairy Listen carefully. When chimes the midnight bell I wish that you should be back here again. So, no matter what pleasures there may be to detain you, Now mind! Back from the ball you steal.

La Fée et les Esprits When chimes the midnight bell Souviens-toi bien. Away my princess of princesses! Now go, and leave behind your tears and sighs!

The Fairy and the Spirits When chimes the midnight bell Remember well. Away my princess of princesses! Now go, and leave behind your tears and sighs!

The 2009/10 Cinderella Study Guide is produced by the COC’s Education and Outreach Department.

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