Hänsel und Gretel
Engelbert Humperdinck
Malibran Theatre
Engelbert Humperdinck was part of Wagner’s inner circle of disciples (the so-called ‘Knights of the Grail’). Devoted to the Master of Leipzig – whom he idolised, despite his teachers, who were diehard anti-Wagnerians – he did not hesitate to offer him his full collaboration during the composition of Parsifal and the preparation of the opera’s premiere in Bayreuth. Wagner’s influence is evident in Hänsel und Gretel, which is returning to Venice after more than thirty years.
La Fenice Orchestra & Choir
Children’s Choir Piccoli Cantori Veneziani
Conductor Xu Zhong
Director Cecilia Ligorio
Sets Gregorio Zurla
Costumes Vera Pierantoni Giua
Lighting Fiammetta Baldiserri
La Fenice new staging
LOCANDINA
Dramatic fairy tale in three scenes
with music by Engelbert Humperdinck and libretto by Adelheid Wette
Hänsel Michela Guarrera
Gretel Chiara Maria Fiorani
Pietro David Pogana
Gertrude Nicole Piccolomini
La strega Marzapane Arlene Miatto Albeldas
Il mago Sabbiolino e Il mago Rugiadino Vittoriana De Amicis
The missing roles will be published shortly
