Description
Engelbert Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel – 2 LP Stereo Märchenspiel
UPC: 8 26 177‑178
Overview
Engelbert Humperdinck’s enchanting Hänsel und Gretel brings Adelheid Wette’s fairy‑tale libretto to life in three vivid tableaux. Captured by Otmar Suitner and the Staatskapelle Dresden (with members of the Dresdner Kreuzchor), this 1971 ETERNA stereo pressing showcases Peter Schreier’s bright tenor, Theo Adam’s noble bass, Gisela Schröter’s warm mezzo, Renate Hoff’s clear soprano, and Ingeborg Springer’s rich alto under lush orchestral textures. The package includes original stage photos, full German libretto and expert notes on the opera’s storied premiere.
Product Features
- Format & Dimensions: 2 × 12″ Vinyl LP, 33 ⅓ RPM; Stereo & compatible monoaural
- Label & Catalog: ETERNA – 8 26 177‑178 (M/STEREO)
- Country of Release: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Genre & Style: Classical; Opera; Märchenspiel
- Packaging: Gatefold sleeve with German libretto, production credits and archival photos
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Production Credits:
- Music Direction: Dieter‑Gerhardt Worm
- Sound Engineering: Claus Strüben
- Editorial: Ingrid Hauk
- Design: Christoph Ehbets
- Photography: Marion Schöne
Track Listing
LP 1 (Sides A & B)
- A1 Erstes Bild, 1. Szene
- A2 Erstes Bild, 2. Szene
- B1 Erstes Bild, 3. Szene & Hexenritt
- B2 Zweites Bild, 1. Szene
LP 2 (Sides C & D)
- C1 Zweites Bild, 2. Szene
- C2 Zweites Bild, 3. Szene
- C3 Drittes Bild, 1. Szene
- C4 Drittes Bild, 2. Szene
- D1 Drittes Bild, 3. Szene & Knusperwalzer
- D2 Drittes Bild, 4. Szene
Publishers and Artists
- Conductor: Otmar Suitner
- Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden
- Choir: Dresdner Kreuzchor (dir. Miklós Forrai)
- Soprano (Gretel): Renate Hoff
- Mezzo‑Soprano (Gertrud): Gisela Schröter
- Alto (Hänsel): Ingeborg Springer
- Tenor (Peter): Peter Schreier
- Bass (Besenbinder/Theo Adam): Theo Adam
- Sandmännchen: Renate Krahmer (Soprano)
- Taumännchen: Members of the Dresdner Kreuzchor
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