Hansel and Gretel (1991)
Music by Engelbert Humperdinck
Libretto by Adelheid Wette, based on the Grimm brothers’ fairy tale of the same title
Company Premiere
Performed in an English translation by Constance Bache
Performed at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Performances: December 20-22, 1991
Cast
Hänsel: Kimberly Valde
Gretel: Anne Nispel
Gertrude: Jacqueline Thomson
Peter: Kimm Julian
The Witch: Anne Larson
The Sandman: Ida Huber
The Dew Fairy: Ida Huber
Production
Conductor: Robert L. Larsen
Stage Director: Robert L. Larsen
Assistant Stage Director: Linda Ade Brand
Scenery: The Dallas Opera
Scenic Designer: Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer: Peter J. Hall
Lighting Designer: Kevin Mynatt
Musical Preparation: Barb Brooks
