Hänsel und Gretel

~ Release by Humperdinck; Schwarzkopf, Grümmer, Metternich, von Ilosvay, Schürhoff, Felbermayer, Philharmonia Orchestra, Karajan (see all versions of this release, 7 available)

Annotation

On back: ”PM | 617”, ”CDMB 69293 USA Only”
On disc labels: BIEM/MCPS, Made in the U.K.

Annotation last modified on 2022-10-16 15:25 UTC.

Tracklist

▼CD 1
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1Hänsel und Gretel: Orchestra. Overture
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Vorspiel (Overture) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
part of:
Hansel and Gretel (english version)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck8:40
2Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 1. “Suse, liebe Suse, was raschelt im Stroh?” (Gretel, Hänsel)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 1. Szene. “Suse, liebe Suse, was raschelt im Stroh?” (Gretel, Hänsel) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck3:45
3Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 1. “So recht! und willst du nun nicht mehr klagen” (Gretel, Hänsel)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 1. Szene. “So recht! und willst du nun nicht mehr klagen” (Gretel, Hänsel) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck1:59
4Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 1. “Brüderchen, komm tanz’ mit mir” - Tanzduett (Gretel, Hänsel)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 1. Szene. “Brüderchen, komm tanz' mit mir” - Tanzduett (Gretel, Hänsel) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck3:38
5Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 2. “Holla! ... Himmel! Die Mutter!” (Mutter, Hänsel, Gretel)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Mutter/Gertrud]:
Maria von Ilosvay (contralto) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 2. Szene. “Holla! ... Himmel! Die Mutter!” (Mutter, Hänsel, Gretel) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck1:43
6Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 2. “Marsch! Fort in den Wald!” (Mutter)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Mutter/Gertrud]:
Maria von Ilosvay (contralto) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 2. Szene. “Marsch! Fort in den Wald!” (Mutter) (“Da liegt nun der gute Topf in Scherben”) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck2:29
7Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 3. “Ral la la la, ral la la la, Heissa Mutter, ich bin da!” (Vater)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
baritone vocals [Vater/Peter]:
Josef Metternich (baritone) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 3. Szene. “Ral la la la, ral la la la, Heissa Mutter, ich bin da!” (Vater) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck2:25
8Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 3. “Ho ho! Wer spek-spektakelt mir da im Haus...” (Mutter, Vater)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
baritone vocals [Vater/Peter]:
Josef Metternich (baritone) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Mutter/Gertrud]:
Maria von Ilosvay (contralto) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 3. Szene. “Ho ho! Wer spek-spektakelt mir da im Haus...” (Mutter, Vater) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck4:40
9Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 3. “Doch halt, wo bleiben die Kinder?” (Mutter, Vater)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
baritone vocals [Vater/Peter]:
Josef Metternich (baritone) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Mutter/Gertrud]:
Maria von Ilosvay (contralto) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 3. Szene. “Doch halt, wo bleiben die Kinder?” (Mutter, Vater) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck1:44
10Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 3. “Wenn sie sich verirrten im Walde dort” (Mutter, Vater)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
baritone vocals [Vater/Peter]:
Josef Metternich (baritone) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Mutter/Gertrud]:
Maria von Ilosvay (contralto) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 3. Szene. “Wenn sie sich verirrten im Walde dort” (Mutter, Vater) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck1:28
11Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 3. “Eine Hex’, steinalt haust tief im Wald” (Mutter, Vater)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
baritone vocals [Vater/Peter]:
Josef Metternich (baritone) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Mutter/Gertrud]:
Maria von Ilosvay (contralto) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 3. Szene. “Eine Hex', steinalt haust tief im Wald” (Mutter, Vater) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck2:36
12Hänsel und Gretel: Act One, Scene 3. Vorspiel: Der Hexenritt
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt I, 3. Szene. Vorspiel: Der Hexenritt (Witches' Ride) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
part of:
Hansel and Gretel (english version)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck4:25
13Hänsel und Gretel: Act Two, Scene 1. “Ein Männlein steht im Walde” (Gretel, Hänsel)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt II, 1. Szene. “Ein Männlein steht im Walde” (Gretel, Hänsel) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck1:32
14Hänsel und Gretel: Act Two, Scene 1. “Mein Erbelkörbchen ist voll bis oben!” (Gretel, Hänsel)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt II, 1. Szene. “Mein Erbelkörbchen ist voll bis oben!” (Gretel, Hänsel) (“Kuckuck, Kuckuck, Eierschluck!”) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck4:49
15Hänsel und Gretel: Act Two, Scene 1. “Gretel, ich weiss den Weg nicht mehr!” (Hänsel, Gretel, Echo)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt II, 1. Szene. “Gretel, ich weiss den Weg nicht mehr!” (Hänsel, Gretel, Echo) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck4:44
16Hänsel und Gretel: Act Two, Scene 2. “Der kleine Sandman bin ich, s-t!” - Lied des Sandmanns (Sandmann, Hänsel, Gretel)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Sandmann]:
Anny Felbermayer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt II, 2. Szene. Lied des Sandmanns “Der kleine Sandmann bin ich, s-t!” (Sandmann, Hänsel, Gretel) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck3:21
17Hänsel und Gretel: Act Two, Scene 2. “Abends, will ich schlafen gehn” (Hänsel, Gretel)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Hänsel]:
Elisabeth Grümmer (soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
soprano vocals [Gretel]:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt II, 2. Szene. “Abends, will ich schlafen gehn” (Hänsel, Gretel) (Nachtgebet / Evening Prayer / Prière du soir) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck3:39
18Hänsel und Gretel: Act Two, Scene 3. Orchestra. Traumpantomime
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt II, 3. Szene. Traumpantomime (from 1953-06-27 until 1953-07-02)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
part of:
Hansel and Gretel (english version)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Engelbert Humperdinck5:46
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manufactured in:United Kingdom
rights society:BIEM (international rights organization representing member societies from 58 countries)
MCPS (UK rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/13444556 [info]