Washington National Opera presents Rossini's popular retelling of the beloved Cinderella story. Please join the Company’s creative team leading this whimsical production in a discussion on Rossini and the development of this fairytale opera. Director Joan Font and conductor Speranza Scappucci will offer an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this production and the ingenuity of the score. Following the discussion, Rossini Opera Festival’s star, Italian baritone Paolo Bordogna will perform selections from the opera.