German composer Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921) created one of the most beloved works in the operatic repertoire when he transformed a favorite Grimm Brothers fairy tale into his operatic masterpiece, Hansel and Gretel. First produced in Weimar during the Christmas season of 1893, it remains a musical rarity: an opera loved by children as well as adults. Adelheid Wette, Humperdinck's sister, based her libretto for the opera on the Grimm Brothers' tale, adding characters such as the Dew Fairy and the Sandman, and incidents such as the dream pantomime to enhance the work's appeal as a theatrical spectacle. Humperdinck brought a Wagnerian swoop to the opera's orchestration, deftly defining mood, building suspense, and infusing the story with childlike wonder. From its first performance, under the baton of Richard Strauss, Hansel and Gretel was a phenomenal success, produced at over 50 theaters in its first year alone. This evergreen opera continues to charm audiences young and old with its buoyant musical fantasy. It is reprinted here in full score, with German text, from an authoritative German edition.

Hansel and Gretel in Full Score (Dover Opera Scores)

Arts & Photography

Humperdinck, Engelbert

Music

Dover Publications

An instant and overwhelming success upon its first performance in 1893, Hänsel and Gretel has captivated audiences of all ages ever since. Engelbert Humperdinck combined the simplicity of German folk tunes with the sophistication of Wagnerian technique in a fairy-tale opera, based on the story by the Brothers Grimm. Richard Strauss, who conducted the premiere, proclaimed it "a masterpiece of the highest quality." Broadcast from Covent Garden in 1923, it was the first complete opera ever aired on radio, and eight years later it was the first to be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera. This authoritative vocal score of the popular work contains a complete piano reduction of the score and an English singing translation of the text.

Hansel and Gretel Vocal Score (Dover Opera Scores)

"Engelbert: What's in a name?" is the autobiography of one of the world's best-loved singing stars, Engelbert Humperdinck. The man known simply as 'Enge' by his millions of fans worldwide has sold over 130 million records and is in the "Guinness Book of Records" for achieving 56 Consecutive weeks in the chart with 'Release Me'. From living on the dole and receiving last rites with tuberculosis to buying a Hollywood palace with a heart-shaped pool and a fleet of fourteen Rolls Royces, Engelbert wears his 'King of Romance' crown so well that horticulturists even named a rose after him. And the love god has certainly lived up to his name, indulging in a string of affairs and one-night stands, whilst remaining happily married to his first love Patricia. Now, for the first time he is ready to tell all and she, in turn, speaks out about years of living with his womanising is a special additional chapter. Forty years on from his early hits 'Enge' is still at the very top, selling out concerts across the world and topping the charts in all the major markets. Inspired by the warmth of his millions of affectionate fans and the endless support of his wife, Englebert at last tells the tales he's never shared before.

Engelbert - Whats In A Name?: The Autobiography

Virgin Books

One of the world's best-loved singing stars shares his story, from his first 10 years in India to life now as a legend—including stories of friends from Muhammad Ali to Elvis Presley
The man known simply as "Enge" by his millions of fans worldwide has sold more than 150 million records and is in the Guinness Book of Records for achieving 56 consecutive weeks on the charts with "Release Me." From living on the dole and receiving last rites with tuberculosis, to buying a Hollywood palace with a heart-shaped pool and a fleet of 14 Rolls Royces, Engelbert wears his "King of Romance" crown so well that horticulturists even named a rose after him. And the love god has certainly lived up to his reputation, indulging in a string of affairs and one-night stands, while remaining happily married to his first love Patricia. Forty years after his early hits Enge is still at the very top, selling out concerts across the world and even representing the UK at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, recording his entry in London, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Inspired by the warmth of his millions of affectionate fans and the endless support of his wife, Engelbert shares his incredible life story with openness, humor, and astonishing honesty.

Engelbert: What's in a Name?: My Autobiography

Wright, Katie

Humor & Entertainment

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.  This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.  We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.  We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Hansel Und Gretel: Marchenspiel in Drei Bildern (German Edition)

GRIMM, WILHELM

Grimm, Jacob Ludwig Carl

Nabu Press

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts (German Edition)

Wette, Adelheid

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Hänsel and Gretel: A fairy opera in three acts

GRIMM, JACOB

History

The Miracle: Great Pantomime in Two Acts and an Intermezzo... (German Edition)

Vollmöller, Karl

Reinhardt, Max

Europe

Hänsel And Gretel: A Fairy Opera In Three Acts

Palala Press

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