Family opera Hansel and Gretel: A magical adventure in the state theater!

Family opera Hansel and Gretel: A magical adventure in the state theater!

In the heart of Salzburg, a musical adventure is currently unfolding: the performance of Humperdinck's opera "Hansel and Gretel", which can be experienced in the Landestheater until January 31. The story that plays in the frosty darkness of the forest captivates the audience with the childish characters and the feared crispy witch. Director Thomas Mika emphasizes that the music and the libretto are decisive to bring the dangerous and fantastic elements of the narrative to life. According to Mika, Humperdinck has created a unique sound world with his opera, which includes both well -known Volksgut and complex musical structures, which makes the work particularly captivating, as orf.at reports .

The revolution of the music drama

This performance is in a area of ​​tension with the principles of Richard Wagner, which revolutionized the opera tradition and shaped the concept of the "music drama". Wagner criticized the conventional opera, which was often torn between music and action, and instead strived for a total work of art that merged music, poetry and stage art into an indispensable unity. In his work such as "The Art Work of the Future", he called for a seamless connection between music and text to maximize the dramatic effect. These approaches are still important today and influence the understanding of music and theater profoundly, As reported .

Wagner's idea of ​​creating an "endless melody" in which the music is organically connected to the text find interesting parallels to Humperdinck's composition, which also conveys emotions in a continuous river. Laura Incko, who takes on the role of Gretel, describes the demanding work as an emotional wire rope act, which she often leaves behind after the performance. This makes it clear that both the opera of Humperdinck and Wagner's music dramas lead to a captivating experience for the audience through their deep emotional expression and the innovative combination of elements.