Engelbert Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel - Großer Querschnitt / LP

SME 80 865

Product Details:

• Label: SME
• Catalog Number: SME 80 865
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Classical
• Released: 1980

Overview

Hänsel und Gretel, composed by Engelbert Humperdinck, is a fairy-tale opera that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. This Großer Querschnitt (great excerpts) features a selection of the opera’s most iconic and dramatic moments, performed by an outstanding cast of singers. Anneliese Rothenberger (as Gretel), Irmgard Seefried (as Hänsel), and Elisabeth Höngen (as the Witch) bring life to the beloved characters in this classic German opera. Conducted by André Cluytens with the Wiener Philharmoniker and the Vienna Boys’ Choir (Die Wiener Sängerknaben), this recording immerses listeners in a magical world of candy houses, childhood dreams, and an enchanting score.

The opera tells the story of the two siblings, Hänsel and Gretel, who get lost in the forest, only to find themselves at the witch’s house made of sweets. The opera features notable arias like the “Abendsegen” (Evening Prayer) and is renowned for its beautiful orchestral passages and charming melodies.

Track Listing:

Side A:

1. Suse, Liebe Suse – Griegram hinaus
2. Brüderchen, komm, tanz mit mir
3. Holla! Himmel, die Mutter
4. Eine Häs' strimalt
5. Ein Männlein stebt im Walde
6. Der kleine Sandmann hin
7. Abends will ich schlafen gehn (Abendsegen)

Side B:

1. Der kleine Taumann bei (Knusperwalzer)
2. Wie duftet’s von dorten
3. Kämpfer, Knüper, Knäudchen
4. Harr, hopp, hopp, Galopp
5. Jachci, nun ist die Hese sot
6. Vater! Mutter!

Key Credits:

• Composer: Engelbert Humperdinck
• Text: Adelheid Wette
• Conductor: André Cluytens
• Performers:
  • Anneliese Rothenberger as Gretel (Soprano)
  • Irmgard Seefried as Hänsel (Soprano)
  • Grace Hoffman as the Witch (Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Elisabeth Höngen as the Witch (Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Liselotte Maikl (Soprano)
  • Walter Berry as Peter (Baritone)
  • The Vienna Boys' Choir (Die Wiener Sängerknaben)
• Orchestra: Die Wiener Philharmoniker

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