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Just in time for the holidays, the Met presents a special encore presentation of Humperdinck’s fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel. Starring Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer as the title youngsters, this 2008 Live in HD broadcast features a whimsically twisted production by Richard Jones and a new English translation perfect for audiences of all ages.
Original Release
01/01/2008
US Release
01/01/2008
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alice Coote | Hänsel |
| Christine Schäfer | Gretel |
| Philip Langridge | The Witch |
| Rosalind Plowright | Gertrude |
| Alan Held | Peter |
| Lisette Oropesa | The Dew Fairy |
| Vladimir Jurowski | Self - Conductor |
| Renée Fleming | Self - Host |
| Mary Jo Heath | Self - Special Guest Interviewer |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alice Coote | Hänsel |
| Christine Schäfer | Gretel |
| Philip Langridge | The Witch |
| Rosalind Plowright | Gertrude |
| Alan Held | Peter |
| Lisette Oropesa | The Dew Fairy |
| Vladimir Jurowski | Self - Conductor |
| Renée Fleming | Self - Host |
| Mary Jo Heath | Self - Special Guest Interviewer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Peter Gelb | Executive Producer |
| Richard Jones | Producer |
| Louisa Briccetti | Producer |
| Victoria Warivonchik | Producer |
