Hansel und Gretel
The story of "Hansel and Gretel" – a family concert for children ages four and older. This scenic concert takes children from four years old into the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale world.
This chamber music piece, commissioned from Krems-based composer Matthias Werner for the Tonkünstler Orchestra Lower Austria's "Tonspiele" music education program, tells its story entirely without words – letting sounds, images, play and movement do all the talking! Five orchestra members take their audience on a colorful adventure, telling how Hansel and Gretel overcome their fears and return home strengthened and confident. The famous fairy tale gets a fresh treatment with impressive live music and rich visuals, creating an intense atmosphere full of fun and excitement.
Violin - Sunniva Herland Monstad
Cello - Thomas Grandpierre
Flute - Sagit Zur
Clarinet - Helmut Wiener
Horn - Sebastian Kolarz-Löschberger
Interactive Visualization - Artist Collective OMAi
Direction, Conception - Richard Schmetterer
Composition - Matthias Werner