Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 16, 2008

Original language

English

Spoken languages

German

Production

Opus Arte

Cast

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,Thomas Allen,Pumeza Matshikiza,Anja Silja,Diana Damrau,Anita Watson,Angelika Kirchschlager,Colin Davis,Elizabeth Connell

Director

Patrice Caurier,Moshe Leiser

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1380833