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Hänsel und Gretel in Wuppertal
OpernhausSun, Nov 29, 2026 · 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Overview
Overview
Hänsel und Gretel - von Engelbert Humperdinck is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026 at Opernhaus. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Engelbert Humperdinck's opera *Hänsel und Gretel* comes to Wuppertal for a special performance. Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, this work blends Wagnerian orchestral techniques with traditional German folk songs.
Attendees can expect a full staging of the opera, which premiered in Weimar in 1893 under the baton of Richard Strauss. The story follows two siblings lost in the forest, encountering a gingerbread house and a witch. Humperdinck's score and melodies make this a classic.
This performance offers a chance to experience one of the most popular operas ever written, in a city known for its vibrant cultural scene.
⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from €16
Starting price is indicative — check the official source for current tickets.
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Good to know
- The performance is on Sunday, 29 November 2026.
- The opera is performed in German.
- The venue is in Wuppertal, Germany.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story of Hänsel und Gretel?
Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, it follows two children lost in the forest who encounter a witch's gingerbread house.
Who composed the opera?
Engelbert Humperdinck, a German composer known for this work.
Venue & Map
Opernhaus
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Opernhaus, Wuppertal
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