Title:
Hansel and Gretel Märchen (fairytale) in three acts / music, Engelbert Humperdinck ; libretto, Adelheid Wette, after the fairytale by Jacob Ludwig and Wilhelm Carl Grimm ; from the Royal Opera House Covent Garden.
Publication Information:
Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex : Opus Arte, [2009]
©2009
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (138 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Title from closing credits.
Extra features: Illustrated synopsis; Animated cast gallery; Interview with Colin Davis; Fairytale feature; Cinema trailer.
Program notes and synopsis in English, French, and German in container.
DVD-9+5, all regions, 16:9 anamorphic widescreen; soundtracks in DTS 5.1, LPCM stereo.
Contents:
Disc 1: Extra features; Acts 1 & 2 -- Disc 2: Act 3.
Summary:
Enjoy Christmas fantasy for all the family with these two classics from the Royal Opera House. The Nutcracker comes to life in this captivating production and is coupled with a spectacular performance of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. Imaginatively staged and with a new and original interpretation, this classic fairy tale provides the ideal seasonal treat.
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Language Note:
Sung in German; subtitles in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.
Performer:
Angelika Kirschschlager (Hänsel) ; Diana Damrau (Gretel) ; Elizabeth Connell (Gertrud) ; Thomas Allen (Peter) ; Anja Silja (Witch) ; Tiffin Boys' Choir and Children's Chorus ; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Colin Davis, conductor.
Production Credits:
Stage director, Moshe Leiser, Patrice Caurier; set design, Christian Fenouillat; costume dsign, Agostino Cavalca lighting design, Christophe Forey; film director, Sue Judd.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in performance, Dec. 12, 16, 2008, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
OCLC Number:
ocn635994725
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