Organization

Video designer

Jonathan Haswell

Baritone

Phillip Rhodes

Peter

Mezzo-soprano

Kitty Whately

Hänsel

Soprano

Rhian Lois

Gretel

Nadine Benjamin

Gertrud

Die Knusperhexe

Charlie Drummond

Taumännchen

Sandmännchen

Regissör

Daisy Evans

Dirigent

David Parry

Ljus designer

Neil Foulis

Reduced Orchestration

Derek Clark

Scottish Opera

engelska

Hänsel und Gretel -  (Hans och Greta)

Glasgow

Storbritannien

Banished from home by their exasperated parents, Hansel and Gretel plunge deep into the forest, ready for whatever adventures might come their way. But not everything is as it seems in this enchanted wood and the pair will need their wits about them if they're to escape the clutches of the Christmas-crazed Witch who lurks there. As they venture through an eerie world of magic, fireflies and fairies they find that if they hang onto hope, even the darkest moments can be overcome.

The Audio Described version of Humperdinck's magical fairy tale - in a bright and vivid new staging as part of Scottish Opera: On Screen #SOonscreen. ​You can find the non Audio Described version at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHFQpXzL6PI

Banished from home by their exasperated parents, Hansel and Gretel plunge deep into the forest, ready for whatever adventures might come their way. But not everything is as it seems in this enchanted wood and the pair will need their wits about them if they're to escape the clutches of the Christmas-crazed Witch who lurks there. As they venture through an eerie world of magic, fireflies and fairies they find that if they hang onto hope, even the darkest moments can be overcome.

This fun, inventive and often poignant new staging from Daisy Evans (The Telephone) features Kathleen Ferrier Award-winner Kitty Whately as Hansel and Rhian Lois (La bohème 2020) as Gretel, alongside Nadine Benjamin, Phillip Rhodes, former Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Charlie Drummond (Così fan tutte 2020) and a small chorus. Conductor David Parry leads The Orchestra of Scottish Opera.

Humperdinck’s lush and majestic score is one to revel in and has something for everyone – from the beautiful ‘Evening Prayer’ to enchanting folk-inspired melodies – perfect for audiences young and old.

Filmed as live on 19 December 2020. All performers observe current physical distancing guidelines throughout the filming of this concert. English translation by David Pountney. Reduced orchestration by Derek Clark.

Hänsel und Gretel Humperdinck

Public

Hans och Greta

Approved

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