Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts

About this book

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