Hansel and Gretel in Santa Cruz

aturday, February 16
Opera: 'Hansel and Gretel'
two matinees: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Introduce a Young Person to the Magic and Beauty of Opera
at a FREE Family Performance of Humperdinck's Classic Opera at UCSC

Music Center Recital Hall, UC Santa Cruz
free admission
parking $2
doors open 30 minutes before curtain
information: (831) 459-2787

The UCSC Opera Theater and director Brian Staufenbiel open the world
of opera to children of all ages with a 60-minute workshop
presentation of Humperdinck's classic opera "Hansel and Gretel" based
on the beloved fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.

Hansel and his sister Gretel become lost in the woods but are
protected by many magical beings, including the Sandman and the Dew
Fairy. The lost children encounter an evil witch who has plans to cook
Hansel in her oven. But the children ultimately outsmart her and live
happily every after.

First performed in 1893 in Germany, "Hansel and Gretel" is one of the
best-loved classics of family entertainment in opera. Humperdinck's
lyrical music will transport listeners to a 'once-upon-a-time-land'
where magic is the order of the day.

Staged in English with piano accompaniment and woodwind quartet. Sara
Hancock, guest conductor. Presented by the UC Santa Cruz Music Department.