Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts
Adelheid Wette
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Adelheid Wette asked that her older brother, Engelbert Humperdinck, compose music for some children's song lyrics she had written. That simple request led to a sibling collaboration for a much loved Grand Opera enjoyed by audiences the world over. This audio book is a recitation of the libretto written by Adelheid Wette for HÄNSEL AND GRETEL, A FAIRY OPERA IN THREE ACTS. (Summary by Brian Fullen)
Cast List:
Peter, Broom-maker, husband of Gertrude, father of Hänsel and Gretel: Alan Mapstone
Gertrude, wife of Peter, mother of Hänsel and Gretel: The Countess
Hänsel: valroth
Gretel: Norah Nelson
The Witch, who eats children: Sonia
Sandman, the Sleep Fairy, also the voice of Cuckoo and Echo: David Purdy
Dewman, the Dawn Fairy: MajorToast
Children: Brian Fullen
Stage Directions: Estefanía Vidal
Editing: Brian Fullen
(1 hr 7 min)