Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel

Overview

Staging directors Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser infuse German composer Engelbert Humperdinck's fairy-tale opera with more than a dollop of black humor in this 2008 London performance that's both enchanting and menacing. Angelika Kirchschlager and Diana Damrau play Hansel and Gretel, respectively, and beloved British baritone Thomas Allen portrays their father in an outstanding production led by maestro Colin Davis.

Cast

Angelika Kirchschlager

Hansel

Diana Damrau

Gretel

N/A

Elizabeth Connell

Gertrud

Thomas Allen

Peter

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Anja Silja

Witch

N/A

Pumeza Matshikiza

Sandman

N/A

Anita Watson

Dew Fairy

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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Self - Orchestra

Colin Davis

Self - Conductor