Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts

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 [https://librivox.org/reader/7170] Gertrude, wife of Peter, mother of Hänsel and Gretel: The Countess [https://librivox.org/reader/17559] Hänsel: valroth [https://librivox.org/reader/18140] Gretel: Norah Nelson [https://librivox.org/reader/18293] The Witch, who eats children: Sonia [https://librivox.org/reader/10179] Sandman, the Sleep Fairy, also the voice of Cuckoo and Echo: David Purdy [https://librivox.org/reader/10542] Dewman, the Dawn Fairy: MajorToast [https://librivox.org/reader/12948] Children: Brian Fullen [https://librivox.org/reader/17713] Stage Directions: Estefanía Vidal [https://librivox.org/reader/10248] Editing: Brian Fullen [https://librivox.org/reader/17713]