Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel (2015)
Since its premiere in 1893, Engelbert Humperdinck's fairytale opera »Hansel and Gretel« has awakened a passion for music theatre in generations of children. Even his great contemporaries – such as Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler or Johannes Brahms – were delighted by this work. It is the successful combination of seemingly folkloric simplicity and the complex musical language of Wagner’s direct successor, of simple melody and artful orchestration, and of socio-critical realism and atmospheric magic that makes the music to the Brothers Grimm’s famous story so captivating. And so the Vienna State Opera's production speaks to both children and adults alike, leading through wondrous projections of a magic lantern into the middle of the fairytale storyline.
Cast
- Adrian Eröd - Peter, Besenbinder
- Janina Baechle - Gertrud, Peters Weib
- Daniela Sindram - Hänsel
- Ileana Tonca - Gretel
- Michaela Schuster - die Knusperhexe
- Annika Gerhards - Sandmännchen / Taumännchen
Screenplay
- Adelheid Wette
- Jacob Grimm (Original Story)
- Wilhelm Grimm (Original Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel about?
- Since its premiere in 1893, Engelbert Humperdinck's fairytale opera »Hansel and Gretel« has awakened a passion for music theatre in generations of children. Even his great contemporaries – such as Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler or Johannes Brahms – were delighted by this work. It is the successful combination of seemingly folkloric simplicity and the complex musical language of Wagner’s direct successor, of simple melody and artful orchestration, and of socio-critical realism and atmospheric magic that makes the music to the Brothers Grimm’s famous story so captivating. And so the Vienna State Opera's production speaks to both children and adults alike, leading through wondrous projections of a magic lantern into the middle of the fairytale storyline.
- Who directed Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel?
- Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel was directed by Adrian Noble.
- Who stars in Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel?
- Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel stars Adrian Eröd, Janina Baechle, Daniela Sindram, Ileana Tonca, Michaela Schuster, Annika Gerhards.
- How long is Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel?
- Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).