Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts
Adelheid Wette asked that her older brother, Engelbert Humperdinck, compose music for some children's song lyrics she had written. That simple request led to a sibling collaboration for a much loved Grand Opera enjoyed by audiences the world over. This audio book is a recitation of the libretto written by Adelheid Wette for HÄNSEL AND GRETEL, A FAIRY OPERA IN THREE ACTS. (Summary by Brian Fullen)
Cast List:
Peter, Broom-maker, husband of Gertrude, father of Hänsel and Gretel: Alan Mapstone
Gertrude, wife of Peter, mother of Hänsel and Gretel: The Countess
Hänsel: valroth
Gretel: Norah Nelson
The Witch, who eats children: Sonia
Sandman, the Sleep Fairy, also the voice of Cuckoo and Echo: David Purdy
Dewman, the Dawn Fairy: MajorToast
Children: Brian Fullen
Stage Directions: Estefanía Vidal
Editing: Brian Fullen
Genre(s): Plays
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 00 | Playbill | Group | 00:08:25 |
| Play 01 | Act I | Group | 00:20:19 |
| Play 02 | Act II | Group | 00:10:25 |
| Play 03 | Act III | Group | 00:28:13 |