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Hansel and Gretel

Elizabeth Alker puts childhood at the heart of today's programme with a performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's magical operatic evocation of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

Elizabeth Alker puts childhood at the heart of today's programme with a complete performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's magical operatic evocation of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, recorded at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in 2008.

Engelbert Humperdinck
Hansel and Gretel (An opera in 3 acts)

Hansel ..... Angelika Kirchschlager (mezzo-soprano)
Gretel ..... Diana Damrau (soprano)
Gertrud ..... Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
Peter .....Thomas Allen (baritone)
Witch ..... Anja Silja (soprano)
Sandman/Echo ..... Pumeza Matshikiza (soprano)
Dew Fairy/Echo ..... Anita Watson (soprano)
Tiffin Boys' Choir
Tiffin Children's Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Colin Davis (conductor)

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2 hours, 58 minutes

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Fri 27 Dec 2024 13:00
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Music Played

  • Giles Farnaby

    Francies, Toyes and Dreams

    Music Arranger: Elgar Howarth. Ensemble: Brass Consort K枚ln.

  • Ferruccio Busoni

    Sonatina 'in diem Nativitatis Christi MCMXVII' (No. 4), BV 274

    Performer: Chiyan Wong.
    • LINN.

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    Hansel & Gretel - Acts 1 & 2

    Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Choir: Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Conductor: Colin Davis.

  • Ferruccio Busoni

    Nuit de No毛l

    Performer: Marc-Andr茅 Hamelin.
    • Hyperion.

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    Hansel & Gretel - Act 3

    Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Choir: Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Choir: Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Conductor: Colin Davis. Conductor: Colin Davis.

  • Maurice Durufl茅

    Toccata, from 'Suite, Op. 5'

    Performer: Bal谩zs Szab贸.

  • Eivind Groven

    Hjalarljod - overture Op.38

    Orchestra: Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Bjarte Engeset.
    • Norwegian Classical Favourites Vol.2.
    • NAXOS.
    • 8.

  • Morten Lauridsen

    O Magnum Mysterium

    Choir: Polyphony. Director: Stephen Layton.
    • A Christmas Present from Polyphony.
    • Hyperion.
    • 14.

Broadcast

  • Fri 27 Dec 2024 13:00
    91热爆 Radio 3