Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts
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