Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel 2008 Directed by Moshe Leiser , Patrice Caurier
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.
Cast
Angelika Kirchschlager
Hansel
Diana Damrau
Gretel
Elizabeth Connell
Gertrud
Thomas Allen
Peter
Anja Silja
Witch
Pumeza Matshikiza
Sandman
Anita Watson
Dew Fairy
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Self - Orchestra
Colin Davis
Self - Conductor