Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel (2008)
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.
Directors: Moshe Leiser, Patrice Caurier.
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Angelika Kirchschlager as Hansel |
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Diana Damrau as Gretel |
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Elizabeth Connell as Gertrud |
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Thomas Allen as Peter |
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Anja Silja as Witch |
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Pumeza Matshikiza as Sandman |
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Anita Watson as Dew Fairy |
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House as Self - Orchestra |
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Colin Davis as Self - Conductor |
| Sound | Engelbert Humperdinck | Music |
| Directing | Moshe Leiser | Director |
| Directing | Patrice Caurier | Director |