Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 23 December 1893 Conductor: Richard Strauss |
|---|---|---|
| Peter, broom-maker | baritone | Ferdinand Wiedey |
| Gertrud, his wife | mezzo-soprano | Luise Tibelti |
| Hansel | mezzo-soprano | Ida Schubert |
| Gretel | soprano | Marie Kayser |
| The Gingerbread Witch | mezzo-soprano | Hermine Finck |
| Sandman, the Sleep Fairy | soprano | Frl. Hartwig |
| Dewman, the Dew Fairy | soprano | Frl. Hartwig |
| Chorus of echoes | three sopranos, two altos | |
| Children's chorus | ||
| Ballet (14 angels) | ||
Read more about this topic: Hansel And Gretel (opera)
Famous quotes containing the word roles:
“There is a striking dichotomy between the behavior of many women in their lives at work and in their lives as mothers. Many of the same women who are battling stereotypes on the job, who are up against unspoken assumptions about the roles of men and women, seem to accept—and in their acceptance seem to reinforce—these roles at home with both their sons and their daughters.”
—Ellen Lewis (20th century)