Description

Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts is a classic musical composition written by Adelheid Wette in 1905. The book tells the story of two siblings, Hansel and Gretel, who are lost in the forest and stumble upon a candy house owned by a wicked witch. The witch lures them into her home with promises of sweets and tries to cook them in her oven. However, the children manage to outsmart the witch and escape back to their home. This book is a libretto, which means it contains the lyrics and dialogue for the opera. The story is told through songs and musical performances, and the book includes sheet music for the various pieces. The music is composed by Engelbert Humperdinck, and the libretto is written by Adelheid Wette, his sister. Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts is a beloved classic that has been performed countless times since its debut. It is a heartwarming tale of bravery, resourcefulness, and the power of sibling love. This book is perfect for music lovers, opera enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good fairy tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.