Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts


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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)

Chapters

Playbill 8:25 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Act I 20:19 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Act II 10:25 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Act III 28:13 Read by LibriVox Volunteers