Hansel and Gretel: Hèansel Und Gretel (Opera Journeys mini guide series)

A convenient and comprehensive pocket-sized GUIDE to Humperdinck's HANSEL and GRETEL featuring the STORY SYNOPSIS, PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS in the opera, STORY NARRATIVE with ONE-BAR MUSIC HIGHLIGHT EXAMPLES, and an ESSAY providing background about the opera and its composer, analysis, and insightful commentary. A Comprehensive Guide To Humperdinck's Hansel And Gretel, Featuring Principal Characters In The Opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative With Music Highlight Examples, And An Insightful And In Depth Commentary And Analysis By Burton D. Fisher, Noted Opera Author And Lecturer. Hansel and Gretel, children of Gertrud and Peter, have neglected their house chore, prompting a scolding from their stepmother; while reprimanding them, Gertrud topples a jug of milk, their only food for dinner. 'A Mèarchenspiel, a'fairy tale play'with music, in German in three acts ; music by Engelbert Humperdinck ; libretto by Adelheid Wette, based on Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm's fairy tale, Hèansel und Gretel.'