Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel
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.
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Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 16, 2008
Runtime
2h 18m
Genres
Music
Original Title
Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel
Production Companies
Opus Arte
Director
Moshe Leiser
Description
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.
