Hansel und Gretel ROH Act II part 2 Diana Damrau Colin Davis Angelika Kirchschlager

TV broadcast from BBC 2

Hänsel und Gretel - Humperdinck

Hansel ...... Angelika Kirchschlager (mezzo-soprano)
Gretel ...... Diana Damrau (soprano)
Gertrud ...... Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
Peter ...... Thomas Allen (baritone)
Witch ...... Anja Silja (soprano)
Sandman ...... Pumeza Matshikiza (soprano)
Dew Fairy and Echo ...... Anita Watson (soprano)
Echo ...... Eri Nakamura, Simona Mihai (sopranos)

Tiffin Boys' Choir
Tiffin Children's Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Colin Davis (conductor).

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
December 16, 2008

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Diana
• Damrau
• Colin
• Davis
• Angelika
• Kirchschlager
• Elizabeth
• Connell
• Thomas
• Allen
• Anja
• Silja
• Pumeza
• Matshikiza
• Anita
• Watson
• Eri
• Nakamura
• Simona
• Mihai
• Hansel
• Gretel
• Humperdinck

[mauscherika]

My favourite part!!!! When they are singing with full mouth, hihihi.. "DER WIND,DER WIND" :-)))

[lancelot577]

Oh Lord! Come on people! The witch looks like an old lady who lives alone with cats and such. The stereotypical "harmless old lady" who all the kids believes is a witch. Think back to when you were a kid. It makes complete sense.

[meepandahalf]

Though it may not be the best, I believe that the choices made do have significance. In terms of the tiny house, I think that I symbolizes thee children power over their poverty. Thus far in the production, the children have attempted to deal with their situation - Gretel's dance in their home- so the size of the home is power in access to food and dreams! Just my interpretation :)

[KimbaPower]

She needs a Bra urgently... Push Up Please!!!

[grimalover]

Doesn't the witch come out of the house?

[Regietheaterdreckweg]

@fendibag17 You are right. My nephew loves the old production at our opera house with its angels and a very dark forest. When he saw this dvd, he was very disappointed - right from the beginning. The broommakers cottage does not look like a fairy tale, he said. and I have to agree. These modern productions destroy magic and atmosphere of every opera!

[Regietheaterdreckweg]

@lancelot577 You are joking. This production lacks magic and atmosphere.

[fendibag17]

This production is dreadful, the witch is is scantily dressed and the symbolism makes no sense to me let alone children. I dont think children would enjoy or understand this production. also its an obvious imitation of the Met's new Hansel and Gretel. Bravo to Diana and Angelika though.

[KnusperhexeRosmer]

Because it is a disgusting and trashy production. The great singers deserved better sets and ciostumes. This here lacks everything: Atmosphere and good taste. Rgeitehater crap!

[hayamatsuka]

she looks really freaky and have u noticed her hair is red at the back =o

[tangerinehatbox]

Why is her shirt unbuttoned when she comes out??