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Hansel and Gretel

Elizabeth Alker puts childhood at the heart of today's programme with a performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's magical operatic evocation of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

Elizabeth Alker puts childhood at the heart of today's programme with a complete performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's magical operatic evocation of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, recorded at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in 2008.

Engelbert Humperdinck
Hansel and Gretel (An opera in 3 acts)

Hansel ..... Angelika Kirchschlager (mezzo-soprano)
Gretel ..... Diana Damrau (soprano)
Gertrud ..... Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
Peter .....Thomas Allen (baritone)
Witch ..... Anja Silja (soprano)
Sandman/Echo ..... Pumeza Matshikiza (soprano)
Dew Fairy/Echo ..... Anita Watson (soprano)
Tiffin Boys' Choir
Tiffin Children's Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Colin Davis (conductor)

Release date:

2 hours, 58 minutes

On radio

Fri 27 Dec 2024 13:00

Broadcast

  • Fri 27 Dec 2024 13:00