Humperdinck
Hansel and Gretel
Director Nathaniel Merrill and designer Robert O’Hearn work operatic magic in this brilliant production of Humperdinck’s cherished favorite. What Christmas is complete without this sumptuous musical retelling of the classic fairy tale, replete with guardian angels, a sandman, dew fairy, and, of course, a witch and her enticing gingerbread house. This performance, sung in English, features Frederica von Stade as the loveable but mischievous Hansel and Judith Blegen as his charming sister Gretel. Rosalind Elias is the evil Witch.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Dec 25, 1982
Composer
Engelbert Humperdinck
Librettist
Adelheid Wette
Run Time
1 HRS 42 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus