Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *The soundtrack of a Kimemins Puppets Film. Constance Brigham sings both Hansel's and Gretel's music.
Compact Cassette; - EMI �Classics for Pleasure� TC-CFPD 414432-5 (1983)�
Compact Disc; - EMI �Classics for Pleasure� 575 993-2 (+Siegfried Idyll - Colin Davis) {2CDS} (2003)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - January 1965 p.341; April 1965 p.470; January 1976 p.1230 [AB] January 1984 p.906 [JBS]; September (published July) 2003 p.82 [AB]
Opera - January 1965 p.53 [AJ]
American Record Guide - Vol.32 February 1966 p.546
International Record Review - September 2003 pp.30-31 (mention) [MVA]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opera Now - March/April 1996 p.106
Opéra International - mars 1996 No.200 p.72
Diapason - No.421 décembre 1995 p.119
L'Avant Scène Opéra - No.169 p.124
American Record Guide - January 1965 Vol.31 No.5 pp.408-409 [HG]
Répertoire - No.86 décembre 1995 p.41
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.18 diciembre 1995 - febrero 1996 p.59
Compact Disc; - Premiere Opera Ltd. CDNO 4002-1 {1CDR} (2009)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *Recording of excerpts of the French version by Catulle Mendès (Recorded 22 December 1962 and broadcast 11 January 1963). Anne Marie Blanzat and Jacqueline Maréchal were members of the Maîtrise d'enfants de la R.T.F., but I do not know which sings Hänsel and which sings Gretel. The CDRs issued by Premiere are listed in �Premiere Opera New CD Releases� dated November 2009.
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - October 1993 p.113 [EG]
Opera - December 1993 p.1495
Opera Now - December 1993 p.56
HiFi News & Record Review - March 1994 p.67
Opera News - June 1994 p.44
Fanfare - Vol.17 No.4 March-April 1994 p.219
Opéra International - No.174 novembre p.74
Diapason - No.397 octobre 1993 p.152
Classic CD - November 1993 p.95
BBC Music Magazine - December 1993 p.104
Répertoire - No.62 octobre 1993 p.56
American Record Guide - November/December 1994 Vol.57 No.6 p.132
DVD (Video) - Opus Arte OA 1011 D (2009)�; Opus Arte Blu-ray OABD 7032 D (2009)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
International Record Review - July/August 2009 pp.71-72 (DVD) [RP]
Comments:- *Audio and video recordings made at performances in The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (16 December 2008 - audio, 12,16 December 2008 - video). The CDRS issued by premiereopera.net are listed on their website (hyperlink in CLORLINK.HTM).
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Black Disc - Columbia Masterworks Set 632 (7464 M - 7467 M) {4x78s}; Columbia ML 2055 {1LP}
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
American Record Guide - Vol.23 No.4. December 1946 p.125 [WF]
The New Records (Philadelphia) - Vol.14 No.10 December 46 p.9
Comments:- *There is a commentary read by Basil Rathbone and Hansel's dialogue is spoken by Ted Donaldson.
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - December 1974 p.1208 [LS]; April 1975 p.1780 [JBS]; January 1986 p.960, p.965 [AML]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - May 2009 p.110 [EG]
Orpheus - 3+4 März-April 2009 S.67 [MK2]
International Record Review - February 2009 pp.78-79 [RP]
DVD (Video) - Image Entertainment ID 9274 RADVD (USA) (2001)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Orpheus - April 1997 S.57(mention)
Opéra International - avril 1997 No.212 p.54
Comments:- Recording of a performance in the Sydney Opera House (August 1992, see OPERA January 1993 p.74)
DVD (Video) - Pioneer Classics PIBC 2008 (Japan) (2000)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Opera Quarterly - Vol.4 No.2 Summer 1986 pp.162-165 [MOL]
Comments:- Video recording of a performance at the MET (25 December 1982)
Compact Disc; - Premiere Opera Ltd. CDNO 1629-2 {2CDRS} (2004)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *Recording of a �semi-staged� performance at a PROM in the Royal Albert Hall, London (20 August 2004; see OPERA November 2004 pp.1373-1374)
DVD (Video) - Premiere Opera Ltd. DVD 6092 (2007)�; EuroArts 2055888 (2007)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Compact Disc; - Premiere Opera Ltd. CDNO 4001-2 {2CDRS} (2009)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *Recording of a (concert?) performance in the Salle Pleyal (23 December 1992). The CDRs issued by Premiere are listed in �Premiere Opera New CD Releases� dated November 2009.
Compact Disc; - Celestial Audio CA 745 {2CDRS} (2008)�
DVD (Video) - EMI �Metropolitan Opera� DVD 2063089 (2008)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Diapason - No.564 décembre 2008 p.128 (DVD) [MP]
American Record Guide - March/April 2009 Vol.72 No.2 pp.266-269 (DVD) [DF]
International Record Review - March 2009 pp.17-19 (DVD) [JTH]
Opéra Magazine - No.35 décembre 2008 p.82 (DVD) [FL-2]
Comments:- *Audio and video recordings of a performance (or performances) at the MET (December 2007). The CDRs issued by Celestial Audio are (were?) listed as new issues in their website in July 2008 (hyperlink in CLORLINK.HTM).
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opera News - July 1998 p.38 [JAC]
Orpheus - März 1998 S.54 [MM]
American Record Guide - May/June 1998 Vol.61 No.3 p.138 [KM]
Black Disc; - Columbia 33CX 1096-1097 {2LPS} (1954)�; World Record Club OC 187/188; HMV SLS 5145 (ASD 3618-3619) {2LPS} (1978)�; EMI EX 769293-1 {2LPS}; Angel 3506B {2LPS} (1954)�
Compact Cassette - HMV TC-SLS 5145; EMI EX 769293-4
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - January 1954 p.295 [AR]; April 1954 p.420 [DST]; November 1978 p.960 [AB]; November 1999 p.115 [EG]; February 2005 pp.80-81 [AB]
Compact Disc; - Datum DAT 12314 {2CDS}; Opera d'Oro OPD 1339 {2CDS} (2002)�; Walhall �Eternity Series� WLCD 0080 {2CDS} (2004)�; Urania URN 22.266 {2CDS} (2004)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Orpheus - April 1995 p.62: Juli 1995 p.59
Classic Record Collector - Spring 2005 p.102 [JTH]
L'opera (Milano) - Anno XIX N.190 gennaio 2005 p.94 [GC2]
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.78 marzo 2005 p.87 [XC]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - October 1957 p.189; September 1960 p.185; March 1969 p.1332; July 2002 p.81 [AB]
Opera - December 1957 p.778; October 2002 pp.1200-1205 [AB]
Orpheus - 15 April - 15 Mai 1976 S.372-S.373 [KL]; Dezember 2001 S.57-S.58 [GH]
Opéra International - mars 1996 No.200 p.72
Diapason - No.424 mars 1996 p.106
Gramophone Record Review - October 1957 p.990 [MO]
Classic Record Collector - Summer 2002 pp.100-101 [JTH]
American Record Guide - May/June 2006 Vol.69 No.3 p.225 [KM]
Répertoire - No.89 mars 1996 p.38
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.21 septiembre-noviembre 1996 p.62
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - August 1956 p.92 [AR]; June 1957 pp.23-24 [PHW]
Gramophone Record Review - August 1956 p.632 [WM]: June 1957 p.633 [WM]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opéra International - No.300 mai 2005 p.81 [FL-2]
Classic Record Collector - Spring 2005 p.102 [JTH]
Classica Répertoire - No.70 mars 2005 p.102 (mention) [AT]
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.78 marzo 2005 p.87 [MCP]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *This recording is listed in �Opera Disc Collection� by Masatoshi Nozaki 2nd. edition p.317. I am greatful to Ms. Kyoko Kato of The International House of Japan for transliterating the singers' names from kanji into romanji.
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Black Disc; - Columbia M2 35898 {2LPS} (USA) (1980)�; CBS �Masterworks� 79321 {2LPS} (1979)�
Compact Cassette; - CBS 40-79217 (1980)�
Compact Disc; - CBS �Masterworks� CD 79217 {2CDS} (1988)�; Sony Classical �Masterworks� MK2K 79217 {2CDS} Sony Classical S2K 96455 {2CDS} +1xCD-ROM (2006)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - October 1979 p.703 [LS] ; December 1979 p.1077 [SIR]; January 1980 p.1121 [JBS]; February 1980 p.1302 [GH]; November 1988 p. [EG]
Fanfare - Vol.29 No.4 March/April 2006 p.149 [GJ]
American Record Guide - March 1980 Vol.43 No.5 p.28 [DA]
Stereophile - October 1988 (Vol.11 No.10) p.169
International Record Review - February 2007 p.23 [RP]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *This recording is listed in �Opera Disc Collection� by Masatoshi Nozaki 2nd edition p.317. I am grateful to Ms. Kyoko Kato of The International House of Japan for transliterating the singers' names from kanji into romanji.
Black Disc; - E.J. Smith �The Golden Age of Opera EJS 539 {1LP} (1971)�
Compact Disc - Omega Opera Archive 40
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *Recording of a performance given by the Metropolitan Opera in Boston (10 April 1937). Omega's recording is listed on their website (hyperlink in CLORLINK.HTM). The conductor is given here, incorrectly, as �Rudel�.
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *Recording of a performance at the MET (24 December 1937). The recording issued by the Omega Opera Archive is listed in their online catalogue (see CLORLINK.HTM). It is described as �nearly complete�. The conductor is given, incorrectly, as �Rudel�.
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - March 1996 p.111 [AB]
Opera Now - May 1995 p.65
Opera News - December 23 1995 p.38
Opéra International - juillet/aoüt 1995 No.193 p.72
Diapason - No.419 octobre 1995 p.120
American Record Guide - January 1952 Vol.18 No.5 p.162 [PHR]
Le Monde de la Musique - No.190 juillet-aoüt 1995 p.82
Répertoire - No.82 juillet/aoüt 1995 p.44
L'opera (Milano) - Anno IX N.92 Dicembre 1995 p.83
Black Disc; - Columbia MOP 26 (12646D - 12657D) (12x78s) (USA) (1947)�; Columbia SL 2 (ML 4078-4079) {2LPS} (USA) (1948)�; Columbia SL 102 (ML 4056-4057) {2LPS} (USA); Columbia ML 4165-4166 {2LPS} (USA) Columbia �Odyssey� Y2-32546 (32547-32548) {2LPS} (USA) (1973)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
(The) Gramophone - November 1947 p.88 (mention) [HCS]
Black Disc; - Metropolitan Opera Record Club MO 717 {1LP} (1957)�; RCA LM 2457 {1LP} (1960)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Opernwelt - November 11/1992 S.60 (mention)
Comments:- The LP distributed by the �Metropolitan Opera Record Club� is advertized on the back page of OPERA NEWS December 2 1957
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - January 1995 p.97 [EG]
Opera - February 1995 p.248
Opera Now - December 1994 p.55
Opera News - December 23 1995 p.38
Orpheus - Januar 1995 S.47
Opéra International - January 1995 No.187 p.64
Diapason - No.411 January 1995 p.100
L'Avant Scène Opéra - No.164 p.161
BBC Music Magazine - December 1994 p.98
American Record Guide - May/June 1995 Vol.58 No.3 p.123
Le Monde de la Musique - No.184 janvier 1995 p.93
Répertoire - No.77 1995 p.44
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.15 marzo-mayo 1995 p.60
Comments:- See The Daily Telegraph Arts & Books Sat December 31st 1994 p.17
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *Recording of a performance broadcast on 25 December 1957. The mp3 file issued on thr �Fiori� label may be downloaded from the website http://opera-club.net (hyperlink in CLORLINK.HTM).
Compact Disc - Refined Opera Performances ROP CD 2 A {2CDRS}
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- The CDRs issued by Refined Opera Performances are listed in Parnassus Records' online catalogue S&G 13. These CDRs were also on sale in Ishimaru's shops in Tokyo in April 2001. Carl Schuricht was a student of Humperdincks.
Compact Disc; - Bensar OL 122979 (BRO 122979) {2CDRS} (2005)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *Recording of a performance at the MET (29 December 1979). This was given in an English translation by Kelley. The CDRs issued on the Bensar label are (were?) listed on the website of �berkshire record outlet inc.� (hyperlink in CLORLINK.HTM).
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - December 1978 p.1165 [LS]; March 1979 p.1626 [SIR]; November 1988 p. [EG]
Orpheus - Januar 1998 S.59 (mention) [GH]
American Record Guide - June 1979 Vol.42 No.8 p.22 [DA]
International Record Review - April 2003 pp.24-25 (mention) [MVA]
VHS Video Cassette - London 071 202 827.99 (NTSC); Decca 071 102-3 (PAL)
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
The Classical Video Guide - p.45
Classica Répertoire - No.78 décembre 2005 - janvier 2006 p.116 [AT]
Comments:- *Video recording of a television film directed by August Everding. See ORPHEUS Februar 1982 S.84.
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *Recording of a performance at the MET (11 January 1947). The recording issued by the Omega Opera Archive is listed in their online catalogue (see CLORLINK.HTM). It is stated that the source of this recording (1356) is �Fair to Good private acetates�.
Black Disc - Eterna 826177 {2LPS}; Telefunken SAT 22521/22 {2LPS}
Compact Disc; - Teldec ZA 8 35074 {2CDS}; Teldec 8 35074 {2CDS} ;; Berlin Classics 0020072BC {2CDS}; Berlin Classics 0184182 BC {2CDS} (2008)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - January 1986 p.960, p.965 [AML]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - November 1990 p.904 p.1050 [EG]
Opera Quarterly - Vol.8 No.2 Summer 1991 pp.154-156 [RP]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- The parts of Hänsel and Gretel are taken by two 16 year olds
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - December 1929 p.324; April 1932 p.470 (Klein p.528)
Orpheus - Heft 11+12 November+Dezember 2003 S.65 [SS]; März + April 2004 S.68 (mention) [SS]
American Record Guide - March/April 2003 Vol.66 No.2 pp.226-227 [KM]
International Record Review - April 2003 pp.24-25 (mention) [MVA]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - February 2002 p.88 [AB]
Opera News - August 2006 p.63 [AD]
Orpheus - Juni 2002 S.63 [MK]
Opéra International - No.297 janvier 2005 p.87 [FL-1]
Recordings of Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck are surveyed in the following publications:-
Orpheus Juni/Juli 1973 S.63; Opera on Record 2 p.282; CELLETTI p.338; Opera on CD (1) p.101 (2) p.112 (3) p.126; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.104 p.100; Der Opernführer No.3 p.98; MET p.184; MET(VID) p.104; PENGUIN p.162; Opera on Video p.168; GIUDICI p.304 (2) p.528; Opéra International novembre 1997 No.218 p.16; Classic CD Christmas 1999 pp.44-47; Gramophone December 2002 p.36
Comments:- *This recording is listed in �Opera Disc Collection� by Masatoshi Nozaki 1st edn. p.241, 2nd edn. p.316. I am grateful to Ms. Kyoko Kato of the International House of Japan for transcribing the singers' names from kanji into romanji.
(STC), Composite "Studio" Recording made up from more than one source
(SCE), Composite "Studio" Recording of Excerpts from more than one source
(LI), "Live" Recording
(LE), "Live" Recording of Excerpts
(LC), "Live" Composite Recording from more than one performance
(LCE), Excerpts from more than one "Live" Performance
(RA), A Radio Performance
(RE), Excerpts from a Radio Performance
(RC), Composite Radio Performance from more than one broadcast
(RCE), Excerpts from more than one broadcast performance
(FI), Film or/and sound track of a film
(FE), Excerpts of an opera from a film or/and the sound track of a film
CELLETTI, Il Teatro d'Opera in Disco by Rodolfo Celletti - Rizzoli - 1988
EJS Discography, EJS: Discography of the Edward J. Smith Recordings - The Golden Age of Opera, 1956-71 by William Shaman, William J. Collins, and Calvin M. Goodwin - GreenwoodPress - 1994
GIUDICI, L'Opera in CD e Video by Elvio Giudici - il Saggiatore Milano - 1995. Second Edition - 1999 - is indicated by (2)
HARRIS, Opera Recordings - A Critical Guide by Kenn Harris - David and Charles - 1973
MARINELLI, Opere in Disco by Carlo Marinelli - Discanto Edizione - 1982
MET, The Metropolitan Opera Guide to Recorded Opera - edited by Paul Gruber - Thames and Hudson - 1993
MET(VID), The Metropolitan Guide to Opera on Video - edited by Paul Gruber - W.W. Norton & Co. Ltd. - 1997
More EJS, More EJS: Discography of the Edward J. Smith Recordings by William Shaman - William J. Collins - Calvin M. Goodwin - Greenwood Press 1999
NEWTON (Verdi), Verdi - Tutti i libretti d'opera edited by Piero Mioli
PENGUIN, The Penguin Guide to Opera on Compact Discs by Edwin Greenfield - Robert Layton - Ivan March - Penguin Books 1993
Discos Gramófono (Barcelona), Compañía del Gramófono Sociedad Anónima Española
Gramófono (Barcelona), Compañía del Gramófono Sociedad Anónima Española
OperaDiscography