Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel are hungry. Deep in the forest, they discover the witch’s house. The thrilling adventure quickly turns into a fight for survival, in which only the children’s cunning can save them.
This opera is filled with suspense, entertainment, and chills. Beneath the fairy-tale magic lie darker themes of hunger, gluttony, and parents struggling with a loss of control.
During the intermission, the discussion is moderated by Sami Sykkö and guests are child psychiatrist Jari Sinkkonen, mezzo-soprano Maiju Vaahtoluoto, and Tiina-Maija Koskela, Artistic Director of Planning at the Finnish National Opera.
The recording is from the Finnish National Opera’s performance on November 22, 2025.
Creative Team
MUSIC Engelbert Humperdinck
LIBRETTO Adelheid Wette
FINNISH TRANSLATION OF THE LIBRETTO Mikko Koivusalo
CHOREOGRAPHY Linda Dobell
SET AND COSTUME DESIGN John MacFarlane
LIGHTING DESIGN Jennifer Tipton
LIGHTING IMPLEMENTATION Chris Maravich
CONDUCTOR Antony Hermus
REVIVAL DIRECTOR Benjamin Davis
REVIVAL CHOREOGRAPHER Jarry Glavin
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