Act 4 — HUMPERDINCK
Reading edition
THIS composer of charming music will furnish better biographical material fifty years hence. At present we must be satisfied to listen to his compositions, and leave the study of the man to future generations.
HÄNSEL AND GRETEL
CHARACTERS OF THE OPERA
Peter, a broom-maker. Gertrude, his wife.
Hänsel } their children.
Gretel
Witch, who eats little children. Sandman, who puts little children to sleep. Dewman, who wakes little children up. Children. Fourteen angels.
The story takes place in a German forest.
Composer: E. Humperdinck. Author: Adelheid Wette.