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The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel

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This deliciously dark take on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, appealing to audiences of all ages, was part of the Met’s popular English-language holiday series. Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer star as the famous siblings lost in the woods, who battle the ravenous Witch—a zany portrayal by tenor Philip Langridge—while the Met orchestra, under the baton of Vladimir Jurowski, glories in the rich, folk-inspired score.

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OperaFairy TaleOpera Live PerformanceThe Metropolitan Opera

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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel (2008) about?

This deliciously dark take on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, appealing to audiences of all ages, was part of the Met’s popular English-language holiday series. Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer star as the famous siblings lost in the woods, who battle the ravenous Witch—a zany portrayal by tenor Philip Langridge—while the Met orchestra, under the baton of Vladimir Jurowski, glories in the…

Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel stars Alice Coote (Hänsel), Christine Schäfer (Gretel), Philip Langridge (The Witch), Rosalind Plowright (Gertrude), Alan Held (Peter). The film was directed by Richard Jones.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2008.

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