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)
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Giles Farnaby
Francies, Toyes and Dreams
Music Arranger: Elgar Howarth. Ensemble: Brass Consort K枚ln. -
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Ferruccio Busoni
Sonatina 'in diem Nativitatis Christi MCMXVII' (No. 4), BV 274
Performer: Chiyan Wong.- LINN.
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Hansel & Gretel - Acts 1 & 2
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Choir: Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Conductor: Colin Davis. -
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Ferruccio Busoni
Nuit de No毛l
Performer: Marc-Andr茅 Hamelin.- Hyperion.
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Hansel & Gretel - Act 3
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Choir: Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Choir: Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Conductor: Colin Davis. Conductor: Colin Davis. -
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Maurice Durufl茅
Toccata, from 'Suite, Op. 5'
Performer: Bal谩zs Szab贸. -
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Eivind Groven
Hjalarljod - overture Op.38
Orchestra: Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Bjarte Engeset.- Norwegian Classical Favourites Vol.2.
- NAXOS.
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Morten Lauridsen
O Magnum Mysterium
Choir: Polyphony. Director: Stephen Layton.- A Christmas Present from Polyphony.
- Hyperion.
- 14.
Broadcast
- Fri 27 Dec 2024 13:00大象传媒 Radio 3