Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel - Engelbert Humperdinck - Vinyl LP

Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel - Engelbert Humperdinck

Album Details

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Engelbert Humperdinck's timeless opera "Hänsel und Gretel" with this captivating 1978 release from Decca Music Group Ltd. This studio album, spanning 1 hour and 47 minutes, is a faithful adaptation of Humperdinck's 1893 Märchenoper (fairy-tale opera), bringing to life the classic tale of two children's adventure through the woods. The album features a stellar cast, including renowned sopranos Ileana Cotrubaș and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, delivering a performance that is both enchanting and chilling. Humperdinck's lush, romantic score is brought to life with vivid detail, from the playful "Rallalala" choruses to the haunting "Der Hexenritt" (The Witch's Ride). The album is a testament to Humperdinck's ability to blend German Romanticism with the simplicity and charm of a folk tale, creating a work that is both musically rich and narratively engaging. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this recording offers a delightful journey into the heart of a beloved fairy tale.

1 januari 1978© 2007 Decca Music Group Limited℗ 1978 Decca Music Group Limited

Tracks

Hänsel und Gretel: Overture (Prelude)Engelbert Humperdinck, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
8:29
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 1: "Suse, liebe Suse, was raschelt im Stroh?"Engelbert Humperdinck, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
5:39
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 1: "Brüderchen, komm tanz mit mir"Engelbert Humperdinck, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
3:38
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 1: "Himmel, die Mutter!"Engelbert Humperdinck, Julia Hamari, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
4:26
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 1: "Rallalala, rallalala"Engelbert Humperdinck, Walter Berry, Julia Hamari, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
7:32
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 1: "Doch halt, wo bleiben die Kinder?"Engelbert Humperdinck, Walter Berry, Julia Hamari, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
1:56
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 1: "Wenn sie sich verirrten im Walde dort"Engelbert Humperdinck, Walter Berry, Julia Hamari, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
4:08
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 1: "Der Hexenritt"Engelbert Humperdinck, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
4:31
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 2: "Ein Männlein steht im Walde"Engelbert Humperdinck, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
6:40
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 2: "Gretel! Ich weiß den Weg nicht mehr!"Engelbert Humperdinck, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
3:51
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 2: "Der kleine Sandmann bin ich"Engelbert Humperdinck, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti, Norma Burrowes, Brigitte Fassbaender, Lucia Popp
2:48
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 2: "Abends will ich schlafen gehn"Engelbert Humperdinck, Brigitte Fassbaender, Lucia Popp, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
3:39
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 2: PantomimeEngelbert Humperdinck, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
6:18
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 2: Waldmorgen vor dem KnusperhausEngelbert Humperdinck, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
2:54
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Der kleine Taumann heiß' ich"Engelbert Humperdinck, Edita Gruberova, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
1:32
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Wo bin ich? Wach'ich? Ist es ein Traum?"Engelbert Humperdinck, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
3:08
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Mir ist so wohl,ich weiß nicht wie!"Engelbert Humperdinck, Brigitte Fassbaender, Lucia Popp, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
2:20
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Bleib stehn, bleib stehn!"Engelbert Humperdinck, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
4:22
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Knusper, knusper knäuschen"Engelbert Humperdinck, Anny Schlemm, Brigitte Fassbaender, Lucia Popp, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
2:28
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Hi hi, hi hi"Engelbert Humperdinck, Anny Schlemm, Brigitte Fassbaender, Lucia Popp, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
4:58
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Halt!"Engelbert Humperdinck, Anny Schlemm, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
5:11
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Der Teig ist gar, wir können voran machen"Engelbert Humperdinck, Anny Schlemm, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
3:12
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Auf! Wach auf, mein Jüngelchen"Engelbert Humperdinck, Anny Schlemm, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
4:00
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Juchhei! Nun ist die Hexe tot"Engelbert Humperdinck, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
2:46
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Erlöst, befreit"Engelbert Humperdinck, Lucia Popp, Brigitte Fassbaender, Vienna Boys' Choir, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
4:11
Hänsel und Gretel / Act 3: "Rallalala, rallalala"Engelbert Humperdinck, Walter Berry, Brigitte Fassbaender, Lucia Popp, Julia Hamari, Vienna Boys' Choir, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
2:53

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