Concert Review: Song Cycle Performance –Schubert s Die schöne Müllerin by Bel Cantanti Opera mdtheatreguide.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mdtheatreguide.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The story of Hansel and Gretel is one of the most famous of Grimm’s fairy tales. The story has had many iterations through the years, notably Engelbert Humperdinck’s famous 1893 opera. While it would seem tailor-made for children, the complexities and length of the opera, along with its Wagnerian-influenced orchestration, may lessen its appeal. To address this issue, Bel Cantanti Opera has produced a shortened version of the work which is more accessible to children. Yet the show is not for children only. The beautiful, English-language production features performers who have excellent voices, highlights aspects of German folk musical traditions, and utilizes traditional German costumes and architecture all elements that adults will appreciate as well.