Pianist

The composer Engelbert Humperdinck based his work on the most famous of all fairy tales. The operatic version of the story of the siblings Hänsel and Gretel, who lose their way in the forest and nearly fall victim to the Knusperhexe, or witch, has always inspired audiences. The music takes well-known folk melodies and combines them with large, shimmering soundscapes that move between dream and reality, and between fears and fantasies. Zurich-born director Thom Luz has received numerous awards for his theater work. With «Hansel and Gretel», he makes his long-awaited opera debut, and unleashes the poetic power of theatrical magic. Lithuanian conductor Giedrė Šlekytė musically directs.

Hansel and Gretel

Zurich Opera House

The program will be announced at a later date


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Italienisches Liederbuch by Hugo Wolf

Opernhaus Zürich

Under the musical direction of Gianandrea Noseda and Ann-Katrin Stöcker, the newly founded Kinderopernorchester performs excerpts from «Carmen» and «Hänsel und Gretel» alongside soloists and the Kinderchor der Oper Zürich.

Pianist

Ann-Katrin Stöcker

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 16, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Hansel and Gretel · Opernhaus Zürich

May 25 - Jun 18, 2026

Concert Kinderopernorchesterconcert · Opernhaus Zürich

Past events

Nov 16, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Hansel and Gretel · Opernhaus Zürich

Jun 2, 2025

Italienisches Liederbuch by Hugo Wolf · Opernhaus Zürich

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck

Opernhaus Zürich

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