Hänsel und Gretel
Classification added December 17, 2015Premiered December 23, 1893
Weimar. Court Theatre
Composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Adelheid Wette
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Text after the Brothers Grimm
Time Period:
timeless or "once upon a time"
Place:
in the House and in the Forest
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Hansel | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Gretel | Soprano | L |
| The Witch* | Mezzo Soprano* | L |
| Gertrude (the mother) | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Peter (the father) | Baritone | F |
| Sandman | Soprano | S |
| Dew Fairy | Soprano | S |
| * The Witch is often sung by a Tenor. |
Minimum Chorus: 10 (see note below)
Chorus Notes:
Children’s Chorus
N.B. 10 is the minimum for a chorus of adult choristers that would either replace or be used in addition to the Children’s Chorus.