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Sun, 20.12.2026
2nd Family Concert – Hansel and Gretel

Concert title
2nd Family Concert – Hansel and Gretel
Date
Sun 20.12.2026
Start of the concert
11:00

Contributors

Name of the ensemble
Argovia Philharmonic
Line
Tomas Djupsjöbacka, Director
Soloists
Stefano Wenk, narrator

program

"Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who's nibbling at my little house?" At Christmastime, the suite from Engelbert Humperdinck's opera "Hansel and Gretel" whisks children and adults away to a romantic world of sound. The famous story of Hansel and Gretel unfolds in richly colored orchestral music: mysteriously whispering forest sounds, the wild witch's ride, playful gingerbread waltzes, and the enchanted gingerbread children bring the Grimm Brothers' fairytale forest to life. The "Evening Prayer" resounds again and again – a moment full of warmth, comfort, and security. Without stage or costumes, the argovia philharmonic and Stefano Wenk's narration create a captivating audio fairytale – a festive concert experience for the whole family.

Swiss German. Duration: approx. 50 min. Recommended for children aged 5 and up.

PROGRAM
Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921)
Suite «Hansel and Gretel» compiled by Gerard Schwarz

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