Deutsche Oper Berlin - Hansel and Gretel

With Hansel and Gretel, Engelbert Humperdinck created a fairy-tale opera that has captivated children and families for over 100 years, not just during the Advent season. The enduring success of the work is due, in part, to the exciting story of two children who get lost in a dark forest and are threatened by an evil witch, whom they ultimately defeat through cunning and trickery. The combination of simple, catchy folk melodies like «Ein Männlein steht im Walde» («A Little Man Stands in the Forest») with lavishly orchestrated sound and powerful operatic voices remains highly appealing to audiences of all ages. Andreas Homoki’s production tells the story straightforwardly in poetic imagery, without neglecting either theatrically effective spooky effects or comedic moments. Our young and dynamic conductor, Anna Handler, leads the performance with her vibrant musical energy.

age recommendation: from age 8

duration: 2 hours 15 minutes / including an interval after approx. 60 minutes

program

Hänsel und Gretel

Märchenspiel in drei Bildern von Engelbert Humperdinck

Libretto von Adelheid Wette nach dem gleichnamigen Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm

In deutscher Sprache mit deutschen und englischen Übertiteln

Place

On September 24, 1961 the Opernhaus that had been inaugurated in 1912 and destroyed during the War was reopened as Deutsche Oper Berlin. Ever since it has been Berlin´s largest and Germany´s second largest music theatre, featuring among the most modern institutions in Europe. The straightforward and elegant building that was realized by architect Fritz Bornemann (he also conceived the America Memorial Library and the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, a. o.) seats 1.859 and guarantees a maximum viewing and hearing experience for every visitor.