Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck

Based on the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Englebert Humperdinck’s opera adaptation of “Hansel and Gretel” is for both adults and children alike. This fantastic Opera Australia production of the story provides a strong visual interpretation of the opera, with wonderfully surreal sets designed by Mark Thompson. Performers include: Suzanne Johnston, Christine Douglas, Elizabeth Campbell, Malcolm Donnelly, Gail Robertson. The Australian Opera (Australia) conducted by Johannes Fritzch. Staged by Elijah Moshinsky. Sung in English Translation.

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Credits

director

Elijah Moshinsky

producer

Virginia Lumsden

production company

ABC-TV (Australia)

Opera Australia

Duration

01:53:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1994

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

308512

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Music & Performing Arts → Opera - Australia

Music & Performing Arts → Operas

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1994

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