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The BBC, in co-operation with ENSA, presents
'Hansel and Gretel'
Scenes from the opera by Humperdinck, based on the fairy tale by the brothers Grimm. English words by Constance Bache
Women's' voices of the BBC Theatre Chorus (trained by John Clements). BBC Theatre Orchestra (leader, Louis Stevens); conductor, Stanford Robinson. Narration by Derek McCulloch
Performed before an audience of members of His Majesty's Forces and their wives and children, in a theatre in the South.

Contributors

English words:
Constance Bache
Unknown:
John Clements
Leader:
Louis Stevens
Conductor:
Stanford Robinson.
Unknown:
Derek McCulloch
Hansel:
Nora Gruhn
Gretel:
Irene Eisinger
Their Father:
Owen Brannigan
Their Stepmother:
Kate Jackson
The Witch:
Constance Stocker
Source: Radio Times

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