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Hansel and Gretel (German: Hänsel und Gretel) is an opera by nineteenth-century composer Engelbert Humperdinck, who described it as a Märchenoper (fairy-tale opera). The libretto was written by Humperdinck's sister, Adelheid Wette, based on the Grimm brothers ' fairy tale of the same name.
Premiere: Weimar, Court Theater, 1893. Originally conceived as a small-scale vocal entertainment for children, Hansel and Gretel resonates with both adults and children, and has become one of the most successful fairy-tale operas ever created.
Hansel and Gretel. This deliciously dark take on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, appealing to audiences of all ages, was part of the Met’s popular English-language holiday series. Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer star as the famous siblings lost in the woods, who battle the ravenous Witch—a zany portrayal by tenor Philip Langridge ...
Learn about the nineteenth century opera by Engelbert Humperdinck, based on the Brothers Grimm fairy-tale. Find out how to watch this co-production of ENO and Regent Park Open Air Theatre in London.
Enjoy this mainstage rebroadcast of Hansel and Gretel until Sunday 6/30/2024!Hansel and Gretel head into the forest in search of food—but they almost end up ...
Hansel and Gretel was inspired by the Met’s holiday presentation of Humperdinck’s operatic version of the Grimm fairy tale. The New Yorker ’s witty and insightful artwork has been a hallmark of the publication since its founding in 1925, yet it is rare to see these artists shown together in a gallery setting.
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Dec 18, 2017 · About. Venue. Story. Cast & Creative. About Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel on Broadway. Opening: Dec 18, 2017 • Closing: Jan 8, 2018. Opera. My Tickets. Your seats are always...
