Turner-Fischer Center for Opera Presents: Hänsel und Gretel

Descripción

The Turner-Fischer Center for Opera opens the 2026–27 season with Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck. Based on the Brothers Grimm tale, this beloved fairy tale opera delights audiences of all ages. A protégé of Richard Wagner, Humperdinck infuses the score with rich sophistication while retaining warmth and lyric charm. Beneath its magic, the work acknowledges darker elements, presenting them with elegance, wit, and heart. It remains a timeless favorite with audiences around the world.