The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel (2008)
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.
Director: Richard Jones, Barbara Willis Sweete
Genre: Music, Fantasy
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Cast
- Alice Coote - Hänsel
- Christine Schäfer - Gretel
- Philip Langridge - The Witch
- Rosalind Plowright - Gertrude
- Alan Held - Peter
- Sasha Cooke - The Sandman
- Lisette Oropesa - The Dew Fairy
- Vladimir Jurowski - Self - Conductor
- Renée Fleming - Self - Host
- Mary Jo Heath - Self - Special Guest Interviewer
Screenplay
- Adelheid Wette
- Wilhelm Grimm (Original Story)
- Jacob Grimm (Original Story)
Music: Engelbert Humperdinck
Production: The Metropolitan Opera, EMI Classics
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
opera, fairy tale, opera live performance, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Richard Jones, Barbara Willis Sweete
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel 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 rich, folk-inspired score.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel was directed by Richard Jones, Barbara Willis Sweete.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel stars Alice Coote, Christine Schäfer, Philip Langridge, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Held, Sasha Cooke.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel is a Music, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
- The themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel include: Magical Fantasy Worlds.