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Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel <\/em>had its origins as a family affair. Humperdink’s sister Adelheid Wette\u00a0asked him to set to music\u00a0four folk songs from the fairytale by the Grimm brothers,\u00a0for her children\u00a0to sing. It turned out to be the perfect base for a comic opera that\u00a0Humperdinck was aiming to write. The first performance at a Wette\u00a0family soiree was a great success and the completed score was premiered at a performance conducted by none other than Richard Strauss, in 1893.<\/p>\n

The Oz Opera New South Wales Schools Company performs Humperdink’s Hansel and Gretel <\/em>in a performance for patrons and friends of Opera Australia, and their families. The fully staged production is suitable for students from Prep to Year 6. After the performance, the cast will\u00a0talk to\u00a0the children and answer their questions.<\/p>\n

Seating is limited. Doors open 1\/2 hour prior to the performance.\u00a0Adults will be seated in the rear of the studio and children will sit on the floor in the front.\u00a0 To book by Friday 4th May contact:<\/p>\n

Emma Kersey on 02 9318 8330 or emma.kersey@opera-australia.org.au<\/a>\u00a0or<\/p>\n

Ailsa Eckel on 02 9318 8333 or ailsa.eckel@opera-australia.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Tickets: Child $5, Patron\/Friend: $10, Non-member $15.<\/p>\n

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