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Elizabeth Alker puts childhood at the heart of today's programme with a complete performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's magical operatic evocation of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, recorded at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in 2008.

Engelbert Humperdinck
Hansel and Gretel (An opera in 3 acts)

Hansel ..... Angelika Kirchschlager (mezzo-soprano)
Gretel ..... Diana Damrau (soprano)
Gertrud ..... Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
Peter .....Thomas Allen (baritone)
Witch ..... Anja Silja (soprano)
Sandman/Echo ..... Pumeza Matshikiza (soprano)
Dew Fairy/Echo ..... Anita Watson (soprano)
Tiffin Boys' Choir
Tiffin Children's Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Colin Davis (conductor)

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