Hansel and Gretel
The famous fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm is told in Engelbert Humperdinck's ever-popular opera, Hansel and Gretel, from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
The famous fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm of two children lost in the woods is told in Engelbert Humperdinck's ever-popular opera, Hansel and Gretel, from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
The production, full of wit and black comedy, has a star-studded cast with Angelika Kirchschlager as Hansel, Diana Damrau as Gretel, Sir Thomas Allen and Elizabeth Connell as their parents, and Anja Silja as the wicked witch. Sir Colin Davis conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Katie Derham introduces the story of the two hungry children, Hansel and Gretel, who are banished by their mother to collect food.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katie Derham |
| Hansel | Angelika Kirchschlager |
| Gretel | Diana Damrau |
| Peter | Thomas Allen |
Broadcasts
Christmas Day 2008 15:00成人论坛 Two except Yorkshire- Boxing Day 2008 14:15成人论坛 HD