Staging directors Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser infuse German composer Engelbert Humperdinck's fairy-tale opera with more than a dollop of black humor in this 2008 London performance that's both enchanting and menacing. Angelika Kirchschlager and Diana Damrau play Hansel and Gretel, respectively, and beloved British baritone Thomas Allen portrays their father in an outstanding production led by maestro Colin Davis.

Cast

Angelika Kirchschlager

Hansel

Diana Damrau

Gretel

Thomas Allen

Peter

Colin Davis

Self - Conductor

Elizabeth Connell

Gertrud

Anja Silja

Witch

Pumeza Matshikiza

Sandman

Anita Watson

Dew Fairy

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Self - Orchestra