Description
Live from the Anhaltisches Theater Dessau, 2007
UPC 0807280132199
Product Features
- Composer: Engelbert Humperdinck
- Opera: Hänsel and Gretel
- Conductor: Markus L. Frank
- Stage Director: Johannes Felsenstein
- Set and Costume Design: Stefan Rieckhoff
- Children Chorus Master: Dorislava Kuntscheva
- Dramaturgy: Susanne Schulz
- Performing Ensemble: Anhaltische Philharmonie Dessau, Children Chorus and Supernumeraries of the Anhaltisches Theater Dessau
- Principal Cast: Ludmil Kuntschew (Peter, broom maker), Alexandra Petersamer (Gertrud, his wife), Sabine Noack (Hänsel), Cornelia Marschall (Gretel), Viktorija Kaminskaite (The Witch, Sandman, Dewman)
- Directed for Television and Video: Brooks Riley
- Photographs: Claudia Heysel
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Running Time: 98 min
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), NTSC
- Subtitle Languages: GB, D, F, SP, IT
- ISBN: 978-3939873921
Overview
Hänsel and Gretel, composed by Engelbert Humperdinck and based on the poetry by Adelheid Wette, is a masterpiece of operatic theater, brought to life in this enchanting 2007 production from the Anhaltisches Theater Dessau. Under the baton of Markus L. Frank and the visionary direction of Johannes Felsenstein, this performance captures the poignant themes of poverty, imagination, and utopian dreams through its compelling stagecraft and musical interpretation. The set and costume designs by Stefan Rieckhoff, coupled with the expert dramaturgy of Susanne Schulz, transport audiences into the vividly imagined world of Hänsel and Gretel, making this production a significant contribution to realist music theatre for audiences of all ages.
Interesting Facts
- This production was directed for television and video by Brooks Riley, ensuring a high-quality visual and auditory experience that brings the magic of live opera into homes worldwide.
- The Magdeburger Volksstimme praised Johannes Felsenstein’s interpretation for portraying abject poverty and the strength of imagination with which Hänsel and Gretel envision a colorful world, highlighting the production's realism and emotional depth.
- The inclusion of Viktoria Kaminskaite in dual roles as The Witch and the fairies Sandman and Dewman showcases the versatility and depth of talent within the cast.
Track Listing
Not applicable for this opera DVD.
Key Credits
- Publishing Rights: © Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG, Mainz
- Production Company: RM Arts
- Distributor: Arthaus Musik
- Menu Languages: Available in multiple languages
- Freigegeben: Approved for audiences aged 6 and older
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